May 2016
Former Chadian Dictator Hissène Habré Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Hissène Habré, the former dictator of Chad, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity, including torture and murder of thousands during his…
Trump Secures Sufficient Votes for Republican Nomination in the Election
Donald Trump has secured enough delegate votes to become the Republican nominee for the U.S. presidential election, surpassing the required threshold with support from both…
US: No Restrictions on Foreign Banks' Dollar Cooperation with Iran
Adam Zubin from the US Treasury clarified that while the US will block Iran's access to its financial system, foreign banks can still trade with…
Kerry: Lifting Vietnam's Arms Sanctions is Not an Action Against China
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry clarified that the complete lifting of arms sanctions against Vietnam is not aimed at countering China, but rather a…
Jaberi Ansari: The Case of the Lebanese Prisoner in Iran Will Be Accelerated
The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced it will expedite the case of Nizar Zaka, a Lebanese citizen arrested in Iran after attending a conference. Accused of…
At least 145 killed in attacks on Assad-controlled areas
On Monday, multiple explosions in Tartus and Jableh, Syria, resulted in at least 145 deaths, with ISIS claiming responsibility. These attacks highlight the ongoing violence…
Western Powers Encourage Banks and Traders to Engage in Trade with Iran
Western powers, including the U.S. and European nations, are encouraging banks and traders to engage in legal trade with Iran following the implementation of the…
Agreement Between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Continuation of Ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh
The Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to continue the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh and resume peace negotiations in June, following severe clashes that resulted…
Iraqi: Only Small European Banks Are Interacting with Iran
Abbas Araghchi stated that only small European banks are currently interacting with Iran due to fears stemming from sanctions and lobbying efforts. He emphasized that…
Anti-Corruption Summit in London; Governments Call for Company Registration
An anti-corruption summit in London saw commitments from about 40 countries to establish public company registration offices to combat global corruption. UK Prime Minister David…
John Kerry Assures European Bank Executives on Trade with Iran
John Kerry reassured European bank executives that the U.S. will not hinder their trade with Iran, following the nuclear agreement and lifting of sanctions. This…
Unprecedented Visit of the U.S. President to Hiroshima
Barack Obama is scheduled to make an unprecedented visit to Hiroshima on May 27, marking the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to the…
John Kerry Aims to Encourage European Banks to Collaborate with Iran
John Kerry is meeting with European bank executives in London to encourage financial collaboration with Iran following the nuclear deal. The meeting aims to address…
Kerry: The Business Sector Uses Sanctions as an Excuse to Avoid Dealing with Iran
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry criticized the business sector for using U.S. sanctions as an excuse to avoid dealing with Iran, stating that Iran…
Sergey Lavrov: Bashar al-Assad is not a close ally of Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Bashar al-Assad is not a close ally of Russia, contrasting him with Turkey's relationship with the U.S. He…
Kerry Warns Assad About Consequences of Not Adhering to Ceasefire
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned Syrian President Bashar Assad of severe consequences if he fails to adhere to the ceasefire agreement with Russia.…
Three U.S. Congress Members Urge Boeing: Do Not Sell Aircraft to Iran
Three U.S. Congress members have urged Boeing not to sell aircraft to Iran, citing concerns that Iran would use the planes for terrorist activities. This…
Ban Ki-moon Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Aleppo
Ban Ki-moon has called for an immediate ceasefire in Aleppo amid escalating violence in Syria. This request follows meetings involving U.S. and Saudi officials, highlighting…
Seif Expresses Hope for Iranian Banks to Exit 'Black List'
Valiollah Seif, the Governor of Iran's Central Bank, expressed optimism about Iranian banks potentially being removed from the FATF's black list following a recent meeting…