February 2016
ISIS Suicide Attacks in Baghdad Leave 70 Dead
Two suicide attacks in Baghdad claimed by ISIS resulted in 70 deaths and over 100 injuries, marking the deadliest attacks in recent weeks. The assaults…
Radio Farda Election Roundtable with Taghi Rahmani and Mehdi Fattahpour
The parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections in Iran commenced on March 7. Radio Farda is providing coverage and analysis through discussions with political experts,…
The Influence of Leadership and the Revolutionary Guard on Elections
The article discusses the controversial influence of the Guardian Council and other powerful entities, including the leadership office of Ayatollah Khamenei and the Revolutionary Guard,…
India Approves $150 Million Project for Development of Chabahar Port
India's cabinet has approved a $150 million project to develop Chabahar port in Iran, which includes a transit route to Afghanistan. This development aims to…
Attacks in Zainabiyah, Damascus Leave 68 Dead and Dozens Injured
Multiple bomb attacks in Zainabiyah, Damascus, resulted in 68 deaths, including students, with ISIS claiming responsibility. This follows earlier attacks in Homs that killed at…
Who are the Indonesian Dwarfs?
Recent research has determined that the bones discovered in Indonesia, previously thought to belong to modern humans, do not belong to Homo sapiens. Scientists are…
Boeing Receives U.S. Government Approval to Explore Business with Iran
Boeing has received U.S. government approval to assess the needs of Iranian airlines for commercial passenger aircraft. This development follows a recent contract between Iran…
France Officially Presents Its Middle East Peace Plan to Tel Aviv
France has officially presented its peace plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to Israel, despite strong opposition from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The plan includes…
Airbus Executive's Advice to Banks: Don't Fear Investing in Iran
An Airbus executive urged European banks to invest in Iran, highlighting government interest in resuming trade. However, fears stemming from past U.S. sanctions and penalties…
First Phone Call Between Netanyahu and Mogherini After Months of Tension in Relations
Benjamin Netanyahu and Federica Mogherini had their first phone call in months, signaling a potential thaw in Israel-EU relations after tensions over EU labeling of…
Erdogan 'Threatens' to Send Refugees to Europe
Turkish President Erdogan has threatened to send refugees to Europe, asserting Turkey's right to direct them outside its borders. This comes amid increased pressure from…
Turkey: Up to 600,000 More Syrian Refugees May Flood Our Borders
Turkey is bracing for a potential influx of up to 600,000 Syrian refugees due to escalating violence in Aleppo. Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş reported…
UN Working Group: Julian Assange is Detained Illegally
The UN has declared Julian Assange's detention as illegal and stated he is entitled to compensation from the UK and Sweden. Both countries have rejected…
Trudeau Says Canada Is in No Rush to Lift Sanctions on Iran
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will not rush to lift sanctions on Iran despite interest from Canadian companies. He emphasized the need…
Ankara University Professor Acquitted of 'Promoting Terrorism' Charges
An Ankara university professor was acquitted of charges related to promoting terrorism after including a question about PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in an exam. This…
British Airways Resumes Flights to Tehran Starting July
British Airways will resume flights to Tehran starting July 14, following the lifting of sanctions. This marks a significant step in re-establishing air travel between…
Purchase Agreement for 20 ATR Aircraft Finalized
Iran has finalized a deal to purchase 20 ATR aircraft for nearly one billion euros, part of a broader strategy to modernize its aviation fleet…
Europol: 10,000 Migrant Children in Europe Likely Missing
Europol has reported that 10,000 unaccompanied migrant children are likely missing in Europe, raising concerns about their potential exploitation. This statistic highlights the ongoing crisis…