August 2023
Opening Accounts for Six Private Banks in Qatar for Korean 'Dollars'; Germany Involved
Iran is set to release $6 billion in frozen assets from South Korea in exchange for the release of five Iranian-American prisoners, with the involvement…
Blinken: The Strategy of 'Deterrence, Pressure, and Diplomacy' Towards Iran Continues
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed the Biden administration's strategy of deterrence, pressure, and diplomacy towards Iran while discussing the potential release of American…
Mike Turner, American Lawmaker: Congress Should Consider Travel Ban to Iran
U.S. Congressman Mike Turner suggests Congress should consider a travel ban to Iran due to ongoing detentions of American citizens by the Iranian government. This…
Tehran: Prisoner Exchange with the U.S. Will Be Within the Framework of a 'Understanding'
Iran and the U.S. are negotiating a prisoner exchange, with five American dual nationals recently moved to house arrest in Tehran. The Iranian Foreign Ministry…
Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Announces 'Release of Seized Currency Resources' in South Korea
The Central Bank of Iran announced the release of nearly seven billion dollars in seized currency from South Korea, with restrictions on its use for…
Newspapers' Reactions to Dollar Exchange for Dual Nationality Prisoners; Conservatives: Victory Without Ransom; Government Critics: Agreement Out of Necessity
Iran and the U.S. have agreed to exchange several dual nationality prisoners for access to $6 billion of blocked Iranian funds. Reactions vary among Iranian…
The U.S. Emphasizes: Released Iranian Funds Will Only Be Used for 'Medicine, Food, and Non-Sanctioned Items'
The U.S. has announced that the 6 billion dollars of released Iranian funds will be strictly monitored and used only for non-military purposes, following a…
Wall Street Journal: Iran Reduces Accumulation Rate of 'Highly Enriched Uranium'; White House: We Do Not Confirm but Welcome It
The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran has reduced the speed of its accumulation of highly enriched uranium, which the White House welcomed but did…
Exclusive: EU Welcomes Change in Status of Iranian-American Prisoners
The EU has welcomed the transfer of Iranian-American prisoners from prison to house arrest, with hopes for their quick return to their families. The U.S.…
South Korea's First Reaction to the US-Iran Agreement: We Hope It Is Implemented Without Issues
South Korea has acknowledged the ongoing discussions regarding the transfer of six billion dollars of Iranian funds blocked due to US sanctions, hoping for a…
Blinken: Diplomatic efforts do not diminish U.S. resolve to counter Iran's destabilizing actions in the region
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced positive developments regarding five American dual nationals released to house arrest in Iran, emphasizing that diplomatic efforts will…
Exclusive; It May Take Several Weeks for Dual Nationals to Rejoin Their Families
The White House has confirmed the release of dual nationals imprisoned in Iran, with expectations that they may reunite with their families in the coming…
Overview of Events on August 10: 'On the Path to Freedom' for Dual National Hostages in Iran
Five dual-national Americans have been moved from prison to house arrest in Iran, signaling progress in a potential hostage exchange agreement with the U.S. This…
Iran Confirms 'Release of Funds' in Exchange for Hostage Release, Denies 'Spending Method'
Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed the release of blocked funds in exchange for five Iranian-American hostages but denied U.S. claims about how the funds would be…
Tom Cotton: We should not pay ransom to the Islamic Republic; John Kirby: It's a humanitarian action
Senator Tom Cotton criticized the potential release of Iranian-American hostages in exchange for $6 billion to the Islamic Republic, warning it could lead to more…
Undeniable Evidence of the Islamic Republic's Involvement in the Ukraine War Made Public
The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency has publicly displayed evidence of Iranian drones used in the Ukraine war, asserting Iran's involvement in supporting Russia's military efforts.…