February 2018
Member of Parliament Expresses Hope for Lifting House Arrest by Nowruz
A member of the Iranian parliament expressed optimism that the house arrest of prominent political figures Mir Hossein Mousavi, Zahra Rahnavard, and Mehdi Karroubi may…
North Korean Delegation Canceled Meeting with Trump’s Deputy at the Last Moment
North Korea canceled a proposed meeting with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence at the last moment during his visit to the Winter Olympics in South…
Zahra Rahnavard's Mother Passes Away; Mousavi and Rahnavard Temporarily Released from House Arrest
Zahra Rahnavard's mother passed away at 93, leading to a temporary release of Mir Hossein Mousavi and Zahra Rahnavard from house arrest to attend her…
The United States Calls for the Release of Rahnavard, Mousavi, and Karroubi
The U.S. has called for the release of Zahra Rahnavard, Mir Hossein Mousavi, and Mehdi Karroubi on the seventh anniversary of their house arrest. This…
Reuters Report on Rohingya Minority Massacres in Myanmar; US Calls for Independent Investigations
A Reuters report on the mass killings of Rohingya in Myanmar has led the US to call for independent investigations, highlighting the need for accountability.…
Turkey Sentences Dual National NASA Scientist to Seven and a Half Years in Prison
Turkey has sentenced NASA scientist Serkan Gülge to seven and a half years in prison for alleged ties to the Gülen network, raising concerns from…
The Wall Street Journal Reports on U.S. Proposal to Iran for Prisoner Negotiations
The U.S. has proposed a direct communication channel to Iran for negotiating the release of American prisoners, but Iran has not accepted the offer. Key…
White House: We Hold Iran Responsible for the Health of Baqer Namazi
The White House has warned Iran that it is responsible for the health of Baqer Namazi, an 81-year-old Iranian-American who was recently returned to Evin…
U.S. State Department Criticizes Return of Baqer Namazi to Evin Prison
The U.S. State Department criticized Iran's decision to return Baqer Namazi, an 81-year-old American citizen, to Evin Prison after a brief medical leave. The U.S.…
US Support for Protesters Against Mandatory Hijab in Iran
The US has expressed support for Iranian protesters against the mandatory hijab, following the arrest of 29 individuals in Tehran. The protests have gained momentum,…