June 2016
Boeing Defends Its Agreement with Iran
Boeing is defending its agreement with Iran amidst concerns from U.S. Republican representatives that it poses a national security threat. The agreement, if finalized, would…
U.S. State Department: Efforts for National Reconciliation in Bahrain Have Reached a Dead End
The U.S. State Department has reported that national reconciliation efforts in Bahrain have stalled since the 2011 protests, with the Bahraini government failing to implement…
U.S. State Department Welcomes Boeing and Iran Air Agreement
The U.S. State Department has welcomed a historic agreement between Boeing and Iran Air for the purchase of passenger aircraft, which could be the largest…
The U.S. Criticizes Bahrain's Revocation of Prominent Shia Cleric's Citizenship
The U.S. criticized Bahrain's decision to revoke the citizenship of Sheikh Isa Qassim, a prominent Shia cleric, citing concerns over political repression and lack of…
Aviation Organization: Boeing and Airbus Await US Treasury Approval
Iran is in the process of finalizing agreements with Boeing and Airbus for the purchase of passenger aircraft, pending approval from the US Treasury Department.…
Criticism from Some Republican Representatives on Iran and Boeing 'Agreements'
U.S. Congress members criticize preliminary agreements between Iran and Boeing for aircraft purchases, expressing concerns over national security. Key figures like Peter Roskam highlight potential…
The U.S. Expresses Concern Over the Suspension of Al-Wefaq Activities in Bahrain
The U.S. has expressed concern over Bahrain's suspension of Al-Wefaq, the largest Shia political organization, following accusations of illegal activities. This action coincides with the…
Bahrain Reports Arrest of 8 Individuals 'Attempting to Escape to Iran'
Bahrain has arrested eight men attempting to flee to Iran, with two others allegedly planning their escape from Iran. The arrests come amid ongoing tensions…
Zarif: We Will Only Leave Iraq When Iraqi Officials Request It
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that Iran will not leave Iraq unless requested by Iraqi officials, responding to Saudi Arabia's accusations of Iranian…
Kirby: Iran's Presence Should Not Complicate the Situation in Iraq
U.S. State Department spokesperson John Kirby expressed concerns about Iran's influence in Iraq, emphasizing that any Iranian presence should be coordinated with the Iraqi government.…