February 2016
Ed Royce Criticizes Elections in Iran
Ed Royce criticized the Iranian elections for the disqualification of moderate candidates and violations of international agreements, highlighting the contradiction to Obama's promises. The situation…
The Security Council Votes on a New Resolution Regarding Syria
The UN Security Council is set to vote on a new resolution regarding a ceasefire in Syria, agreed upon by the U.S. and Russia, which…
Kerry: Iran Has Withdrawn a Significant Number of Revolutionary Guard Forces from Syria
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced that Iran has withdrawn a significant number of Revolutionary Guard forces from Syria, indicating a decrease in direct…
John Kerry Opposes New Sanctions Against Iran
John Kerry has opposed new sanctions against Iran, advocating for patience to see how Iran implements the nuclear deal. This comes as U.S. lawmakers, particularly…
Baqer Namazi, Father of Siamak Namazi, Arrested and Transferred to Evin Prison
Baqer Namazi, the father of imprisoned Iranian-American Siamak Namazi, has been arrested in Tehran and transferred to Evin Prison. Both father and son are detained…
Iran Will Pay $7,000 to Each Family of Deceased Palestinians
Iran has announced financial support for families of Palestinians killed in anti-Israeli protests, offering $7,000 for each martyr and $30,000 for families whose homes were…
John Kerry: Iran Will Receive Less Than $50 Billion in Cash
John Kerry stated that Iran will receive less than $50 billion in cash after the nuclear agreement, despite reports suggesting Tehran has access to about…
Over 140 Killed in Syria Explosions
A series of explosions in Syria have killed over 140 people, with the Islamic State claiming responsibility. The attacks occurred in predominantly Shia areas and…
Barack Obama to Visit Cuba Next Month
Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Cuba next month, marking the first visit by a sitting U.S. president in over 80 years. This visit follows…
Putin and Obama Agree to Collaborate on Implementing Munich Agreement
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Barack Obama agreed to enhance cooperation to implement the Munich Agreement on Syria, which includes establishing a ceasefire…
Amano to Radio Free Europe: The important issue is Iran and the 5+1's commitment to implementing the JCPOA
Yukiya Amano emphasized the importance of Iran and the 5+1's commitment to the JCPOA over the specifics of uranium storage. Recent U.S. admissions about the…
Kerry on Elections in Iran: Our Intervention is the Worst Thing
John Kerry emphasized that U.S. intervention in Iran's elections would be detrimental, drawing parallels between opposition faced by Iranian leaders and U.S. negotiators. The upcoming…
Washington and Seoul Negotiate Defense System Regarding North Korean Borders
Following North Korea's missile launch, the US and South Korea are negotiating the deployment of an advanced defense system, which has drawn China's official protest.…
Iranian Air Defense Commander Comments on Arrest of American Sailors
Iran's air defense commander revealed that 12 missiles were prepared to target American jets during the recent incident involving the arrest of 10 American sailors…
Regional Statements on Military Intervention in Syria
The Assad government condemned potential ground interventions by Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in Syria as aggression. Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Jafari emphasized that while defending…
Request by Three Republican Congress Members for a Trip to Iran During Elections
Three Republican members of the U.S. Congress have requested visas to observe the upcoming Iranian elections, emphasizing the importance of witnessing the democratic process. They…
Zarif: The U.S. Should Provide Guarantees to Foreign Banks for Trading with Iran
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the U.S. to provide guarantees to foreign banks that they will not face penalties for legitimate…
Royce Calls for Kerry to Explain the Release of Americans from Iran
Ed Royce, a senior Republican congressman, has requested explanations from Secretary of State John Kerry regarding the timing of a $1.7 billion payment to Iran…
Obama: An Attack on One Religion is an Attack on All Religions
President Obama visited a mosque in Maryland for the first time, emphasizing that attacking one religion is an attack on all. His visit was a…
Syrian Peace Talks Suspended
The UN-brokered peace talks in Syria have been suspended until February 25 due to a lack of progress and the need for immediate assistance from…