July 2018
Pompeo Supports Trump's Call for Meeting with Iranian Leaders
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed support for President Trump's willingness to meet with Iranian leaders without preconditions. This comes amid ongoing tensions and…
Continued Protests in Baghdad and Several Other Cities in Iraq
Protests against government corruption and poor public services have erupted in Baghdad and other Iraqi cities, resulting in at least 14 deaths over 19 days.…
Widespread ISIS Attacks in Southern Syria; Casualties Exceed 200
ISIS launched coordinated attacks in Suwayda province, resulting in over 200 deaths, including many civilians. The attacks mark one of the deadliest days in the…
Iraqi Kurdistan Security Forces Retake Erbil Governorate Building
Iraqi Kurdistan security forces retook the Erbil governorate building from armed attackers, believed to be affiliated with the Islamic State, who took hostages and engaged…
Closure of Banks and Offices in Three Cities of Khuzestan Due to Smoke from Fire in Hoor al-Azim
The governors of three cities in Khuzestan have closed banks and offices due to thick smoke from ongoing fires in Hoor al-Azim, affecting air quality…
Protests in Iraq Leave One Dead
Protests in southern Iraq against service shortages have escalated, resulting in one death and several injuries. The unrest reflects widespread dissatisfaction with government inefficiency and…
Iran's Gas Flaring Increases for the Third Consecutive Year
Iran's gas flaring has increased for the third consecutive year, burning 17.7 billion cubic meters of gas last year, valued at around $4 billion. This…
Significant Lag in Iran's Electricity Production Growth
Iran is facing significant challenges in electricity production growth, with only 250 megawatts added this year against a target of 3,855 megawatts. The country has…
Helsinki, a Historic Bridge Between American and Russian Leaders
Helsinki has historically served as a significant venue for U.S.-Russia relations, with key meetings occurring in 1975, 1990, and 1997. The article highlights Finland's unique…
Death Toll in Anti-Government Protests in Iraq Reaches 3
Protests in Iraq against corruption and unemployment have escalated, resulting in three deaths and numerous injuries. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has raised the security alert…
Fifth Day of Protests in Iraq; Protesters Enter Najaf Airport
Protests in Iraq against corruption and public service shortages have escalated, with hundreds of demonstrators entering Najaf Airport and significant unrest in Basra. Ayatollah Ali…
Tourism Official: For Iranians, the Cost of Traveling to Turkey is Less than Domestic Tourism in Iran
Iranian tourism official Mohammad Sabet Aghlidi highlighted that the cost of traveling to Turkey is lower than domestic tourism in Iran, leading to a significant…
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's Son Killed in Syria
The son of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was reportedly killed in Syria during clashes with Syrian and Russian forces. This event highlights the ongoing…
Head of Passive Defense Organization: Iran is being robbed of clouds and snow
Gholamreza Jalali, head of Iran's Passive Defense Organization, accused foreign entities, particularly Israel, of manipulating weather patterns to deprive Iran of precipitation. This claim has…