January 2016
January 16, 2016
Another American Released Among Freed Prisoners in Iran
An American student, Matthew Troytik, was released in Iran, separate from a recent prisoner exchange involving Iranian-Americans. The U.S. released seven Iranians, six of whom…
January 5, 2016
The Security Council Condemns the Attack on the Saudi Embassy in Tehran
The UN Security Council condemned the violent attack on the Saudi embassy in Tehran following protests against the execution of Sheikh Nimr, a Shia cleric.…
January 4, 2016
Iran's UN Mission Expresses Regret Over Attack on Saudi Embassy
Iran's UN mission expressed regret over an attack on the Saudi embassy by protesters against Sheikh Nimr's execution, promising to pursue those responsible. The incident…