January 2017
Two and a Half Minutes to 'Doomsday'
The Doomsday Clock has been moved forward to two and a half minutes to midnight, indicating an increased risk of nuclear war and climate change.…
Military Smuggling Shipment Discovered from Plane Bound for Iran in Kyiv
Ukrainian border guards discovered a shipment of military equipment, specifically parts for the Fagot anti-tank missile system, on a plane bound for Iran. The incident…
Trump Meets with the CIA
Donald Trump visited the CIA on his first full day as President, expressing strong support for its employees. This visit aimed to mend relations that…
Death of a Kolbar and Three Kolbars Falling into a Ravine in Baneh, Kurdistan
In Baneh, Kurdistan, a kolbar was killed and three others were hospitalized after falling into a ravine while fleeing from border patrols. They had attempted…
Farewell of the First Iranian-American Ambassador in Sweden to the First Iranian-Swedish Minister
Azita Raji, the first female U.S. ambassador to Sweden, held a farewell party ahead of her departure on January 20. The event was attended by…
Parliament Votes to Ban Commercial Exploitation of Northern Forests' Wood
The Iranian parliament has banned commercial exploitation of wood from northern forests, aiming to protect these areas from further degradation. This decision comes amid alarming…
Air Pollution Forces Closure of Elementary Schools in Tehran Again
Elementary and preschool schools in Tehran will be closed on Sunday due to severe air pollution, following a decision by the Tehran Air Pollution Emergency…