August 2015
Large Protest Held in Beirut; Protesters Give Government 72-Hour Ultimatum
A massive protest occurred in Beirut, with tens of thousands demanding government accountability and setting a 72-hour ultimatum for their demands to be met. The…
Bahrain Again Accuses Iran Following Deadly Explosion
Bahrain has accused Iran of supplying explosives used in a deadly bombing that killed a police officer and injured several others. This incident follows previous…
Iranian Official Consults with Russia on Sukhoi 30 Fighter Jets
An Iranian official has consulted with Russian leaders about Sukhoi 30 fighter jets, while negotiations for the S-300 missile defense system face ongoing obstacles. The…
The 'Garbage' Uprising in Lebanon
Protests in Beirut, named the 'Your Stench Has Arrived' movement, have erupted due to the government's failure to manage garbage collection, reflecting deeper political crises…
Dozens Injured in Beirut Protests
Protests in Beirut against corruption and mismanagement turned violent, resulting in at least 45 injuries. Demonstrators demand the resignation of the government and parliament amid…
Obama Administration: Supreme Court Should Reject Iran's Central Bank Appeal
The U.S. Justice Department has requested the Supreme Court to deny the Central Bank of Iran's appeal regarding $2 billion in frozen assets linked to…
Islamic State Takes Dozens of Captured Syrian Christians to Raqqa
The Islamic State has destroyed a Christian monastery in Homs, Syria, and taken dozens of captured Christians to Raqqa. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights…
Bob Corker Calls for Congress to Reject Iran Nuclear Deal
Bob Corker, chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has called for Congress to reject the Iran nuclear deal, arguing it will not prevent…
America and Renewed Trust in Moderates in Iran
Jill Troy analyzes the failures of U.S. policies towards Iran, particularly the reliance on moderates, drawing parallels with historical events like the Iran-Contra Affair. He…
Kuwaiti Newspapers: The Found Smuggled Weapons 'Came from Iran'
Kuwaiti newspapers report that a large shipment of weapons found in Kuwait was smuggled from Iran, allegedly for Hezbollah's use. Three individuals have been arrested,…
Lebanon Arrests Fugitive Radical Cleric
Ahmad al-Assir, a radical Sunni cleric wanted for leading a deadly attack on the Lebanese army, was arrested at Beirut airport while attempting to flee…
Bahrain Reports Arrest of Five Suspects in Bombing Linked to Iran
Bahrain has arrested five suspects linked to a recent bombing, alleging connections to Iran's Quds Force and Hezbollah. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Bahrain's…
Afkhm's Reaction to Obama's Remarks: It's American Policies That Need to Change
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Marzieh Afkhm, criticized U.S. President Obama's call for changes in Iran's leadership and policies, labeling it as repetitive and asserting that…
Obama: A Transition Must Occur Within Iran
Barack Obama called for a transition in Iran's policies and leadership during an interview, emphasizing the need for change in rhetoric towards the U.S. and…