July 2017
White House: Trump Will Sign Congress Bill on Sanctions Against Iran, Russia, and North Korea
The White House announced that President Trump will sign a congressional bill imposing new sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea. The bill received overwhelming…
The U.S. Senate Also Approved New Sanctions Against Iran and Russia
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill imposing new sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea, following a similar approval by the House of Representatives.…
German Trade Committee Criticizes US Sanctions Against Russia
The German Trade Committee has criticized new US sanctions against Russia, warning they could harm European energy interests. The US House of Representatives has passed…
Iran and New Sanctions
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a sanctions bill targeting Iran, Russia, and North Korea with overwhelming support. The new sanctions focus on the entire…
White House Spokesperson: The Government Supports Sanctions Against Iran, Russia, and North Korea
The White House supports new sanctions against Iran, Russia, and North Korea, with potential changes to the current plan being discussed. The U.S. House of…
Trial of 17 Journalists from Turkey's Cumhuriyet Begins
The trial of 17 journalists from Turkey's Cumhuriyet newspaper has begun, with accusations of terrorism-related collaboration. This trial highlights ongoing threats to press freedom in…
French Armed Forces Commander Resigns Due to Disagreement with Macron on Defense Budget
General Pierre de Villiers resigned as the commander of the French armed forces due to disagreements with President Emmanuel Macron over defense budget cuts. This…
White House Statement on Trump's Second Meeting with Putin at G20 Summit
The White House confirmed that Trump and Putin had a second, private meeting during the G20 summit, which has raised concerns about national security protocols.…
Trump Conditions Changes in Russia Sanctions on 'Resolving Syria and Ukraine Issues'
Donald Trump stated that the U.S. will not change its sanctions on Russia until the issues in Syria and Ukraine are resolved. He emphasized the…
The Unwritten Unity Between Hassan Rouhani and the European Union
The European Union is increasingly engaging with Iran, particularly through economic agreements like the recent gas deal with Total, despite ongoing tensions and sanctions. This…
European Parliament Calls for Suspension of Turkey's EU Membership Negotiations
The European Parliament has voted to suspend Turkey's EU membership negotiations if constitutional changes expanding presidential powers are implemented. The Turkish government has rejected this…
Amnesty International: Increase in Refugee Deaths in the Mediterranean Linked to EU Policies
Amnesty International has linked the increase in refugee deaths in the Mediterranean to the European Union's failed policies, particularly its agreements with Libya. The organization…
Historic Visit of Indian Prime Minister to Israel; 70 Years After Independence of Both Countries
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a historic three-day visit to Israel, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 70 years. The…
The U.S., Europe, and the Half-Full and Half-Empty Perspectives on the Nuclear Agreement with Iran
The U.S. and Europe have differing views on the nuclear agreement with Iran, with the U.S. focusing on violations and missile tests, while Europe emphasizes…
265 European Parliament Members: Human Rights Violations in Iran Continue
265 members of the European Parliament have condemned Iran for ongoing human rights violations, particularly regarding executions and the treatment of activists. Despite these criticisms,…
Meeting with Siamak Namazi
Siamak Namazi, an Iranian-American citizen, has been imprisoned since September 2015 on charges of espionage and collaboration with a hostile government. He went to Iran…