August 2016
Denial of Arrest of 'One of the Staff Members of the JCPOA Office on Charges of Espionage'
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denied reports of the arrest of a staff member from the JCPOA office on espionage charges, calling the claims baseless.…
Japanese Ambassador in Tehran Briefly Detained This May
The Japanese ambassador to Tehran was briefly detained at a party where alcohol was served, raising concerns over diplomatic immunity. The incident, which occurred four…
Erdogan: The Suicide Bomber in Gaziantep Was a Teenager Aged 12 to 14
A suicide bombing at a wedding in Gaziantep, Turkey, killed 51 and injured 94, with Erdogan stating the bomber was a teenager likely linked to…
Iran's Reaction to US Report on Religious Freedom: 'Unsubstantiated, Exaggerated, and Unconstructive'
Iran's Foreign Ministry criticized the US State Department's annual report on religious freedom, calling it politically motivated and unsubstantiated. The report highlighted ongoing restrictions on…
Two American Senators: Obama Administration Should Explain Details of $400 Million Payment to Iran
Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee have demanded an explanation from the Obama administration regarding a $400 million cash payment to Iran, linking it…
An Iranian asylum seeker in Denmark who intended to blow himself up was arrested
A 22-year-old Iranian asylum seeker was arrested in Denmark for attempting to blow himself up, reportedly due to a personal crisis rather than a political…
Iran Turns to France to Pursue Mina Incident Case
Iran is seeking France's mediation in the case of the Mina incident, where many Iranians died, due to Saudi Arabia's refusal to negotiate. This situation…
Shahram Amiri's Family Reports His Execution
Shahram Amiri, an Iranian who returned from the U.S. after being reported missing, has been executed according to his family. His case involved allegations of…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman: Erdogan Has Cancer; Spokesperson Denies
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied claims made by an advisor to Foreign Minister Zarif that Turkish President Erdogan has cancer. This denial emphasizes Iran's…