February 2017
White House Says Issuance of New Executive Order Banning Temporary Entry Delayed by a Week
The White House has announced a delay in the issuance of a new executive order banning the entry of citizens from seven countries, including Iran,…
Iran Allows Women to Attend Kish Beach Volleyball Competitions After Threat from FIVB
Iran has allowed women to attend the Kish Beach Volleyball World Tour after a warning from the FIVB threatened to suspend the event due to…
Trump Advisor: The White House Considers All Options Including Issuing a New Immigration Order
Stephen Miller, a Trump advisor, indicated that the White House is considering all options, including a new immigration order, to address the suspension of Trump's…
Sharif University Professors Call for Easing Visa Issuance for American Citizens
Over 70 professors from Sharif University have called on the Iranian government to ease visa restrictions for American citizens in response to a U.S. travel…
Continuing Criticism of Sentencing Journalists to Flogging in Iran
Criticism of the Iranian government's sentencing of journalists to flogging continues, with international organizations like the International Federation of Journalists and Amnesty International calling for…
Arian Tahi, Iranian-Born Grandmaster of Chess in Norway
Arian Tahi, a 17-year-old Iranian-born chess grandmaster in Norway, is being hailed as a potential future world champion. He has a strong international rating and…