October 2017
US Navy Rescues Iranian Fishermen from Pirate Attack
The US Navy, with the help of the Japanese Navy, rescued Iranian fishermen from a pirate attack in the waters south of Yemen after a…
Barzani: Individual and Unilateral Decisions Were the Cause of the Kirkuk Events
Masoud Barzani criticized unilateral decisions by Kurdish political leaders that led to the retreat of Peshmerga forces from Kirkuk, which was swiftly captured by Iraqi…
Death of a Commander of a Basij-Linked Force in Syria
Abdollah Khosravi, a commander of the Basij-affiliated Fatehin battalion, was killed in Syria while fighting to support the Assad regime. His death highlights the ongoing…
Khamenei's Advisor Denies IRGC's Role in Kirkuk Operations
Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, denied any involvement of the IRGC in the recent Iraqi operation to capture Kirkuk, despite prior…
Iraqi Forces Capture Airbase and Industrial Areas from Kurdish Control near Kirkuk
Iraqi forces have captured key positions from Kurdish Peshmerga in southern Kirkuk, including an airbase and industrial areas. This escalation follows a referendum for Kurdish…
Iraqi Forces Begin Operations to Control Kirkuk Oil Fields
Iraqi forces have initiated operations to seize control of oil fields and an airbase in Kirkuk, currently held by Kurdish Peshmerga forces, amid rising tensions…
U.S. Treasury Department Planning Sanctions Against the IRGC
The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced plans to impose new sanctions on the IRGC following President Trump's strategy shift regarding Iran. This move highlights the U.S.…
Arrest of a Christian Convert in Dezful
Mohammad Ali Torabi, a Christian convert, was arrested by security forces in Dezful, along with others, raising concerns about the treatment of religious minorities in…
Zoroastrian Representative: Beyond Niknam, the Rights of an Iranian Are at Stake
The article discusses the contributions of Zoroastrians in Yazd, particularly in education and health, following the suspension of Spenta Niknam from the Yazd City Council.…
Theresa May's Phone Conversation with Trump; Britain Emphasizes Commitment to JCPOA
British Prime Minister Theresa May reaffirmed the UK's commitment to the JCPOA during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has expressed doubts…
Subsidence and Destruction Awaiting 2500-Year-Old Heritage
The article highlights the alarming subsidence and environmental degradation threatening Iran's historical sites, particularly Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rustam, due to severe drought and groundwater depletion.…
Mossad Chief: Iran is Closer to Israel's Borders than Ever Before
Yossi Cohen, head of Mossad, highlighted Iran's increasing proximity to Israel's borders and its military activities in Syria and Lebanon as major threats. He emphasized…