September 2016
Ehsan Mazandarani's Letter to Shamkhani: Investigators Decide on Political Prisoners
Ehsan Mazandarani, a jailed journalist, has urged the Iranian national security chief to revoke a regulation that requires investigators' approval for political prisoners' leave or…
First Debate Between Trump and Clinton; Expectations of Record-Breaking Viewership
The first debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is expected to attract between 80 to 100 million viewers, breaking previous records. With only six…
Discussion on Nuclear Agreement in Meetings Between Clinton, Trump, and Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with U.S. presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to discuss the Iran nuclear agreement and regional security concerns. Trump…
White House: Obama Will Veto Two New Congressional Bills Regarding Iran and Its Leaders
The White House announced that President Obama will veto two congressional bills related to Iran, one concerning financial transparency of Iran's leadership and the other…
Positive Outcome for FATF and IPC
Iran's Supreme National Security Council has set new conditions for the country's accession to the FATF, which is seen as a significant step towards improving…
Request to the UN for Recognition of the 1988 Executions as Crimes Against Humanity
A group of 100 Iranian civil and human rights figures has urged the UN to recognize the 1988 mass executions of political prisoners in Iran…
Russia: OPEC Members Are Dissatisfied with Iran's Oil Production Level
Russia's Energy Minister stated that OPEC members are dissatisfied with Iran's oil production levels, while President Putin supports Iran's increase to pre-sanction levels. Discrepancies exist…
Ahmad Montazeri Charged with 'Action Against National Security' for Releasing Audio File of Ayatollah Montazeri on 1988 Executions
Ahmad Montazeri has been charged with 'action against national security' for releasing an audio file of his father, Ayatollah Montazeri, discussing the 1988 executions of…
Continued Confrontation Between Turkish Army and Kurdish Protesters in Kobani
Tensions between the Turkish military and Kurdish protesters in Kobani have escalated, resulting in casualties and ongoing unrest. Syrian Kurds accuse Turkey of provocative actions…