June 2018
One Dead and Several Injured in Abadan Petrochemical Fire
A fire at the Abadan petrochemical plant resulted in one death and at least 18 injuries. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and…
Trump to Discuss 'Syria and Ukraine' in Meeting with Putin
Donald Trump plans to discuss the Syrian civil war and the Ukraine crisis with Vladimir Putin in an upcoming meeting, following an agreement between the…
John Bolton Travels to Europe and Russia
John Bolton, the U.S. National Security Advisor, is traveling to Europe and Russia to meet with officials and prepare for a potential meeting between Presidents…
Iraq: Agreement Between Muqtada al-Sadr and Haider al-Abadi to Form an Alliance
Muqtada al-Sadr and Haider al-Abadi have agreed to form a coalition to establish a new government in Iraq. Sadr's 'Sairoon' list has the most seats…
Hezbollah's Facebook and Twitter Accounts Blocked
Hezbollah's accounts on Facebook and Twitter were blocked shortly after the release of a video showing the abduction of two Israeli soldiers in 2006. The…
Four Iranian Leopards Ready for Life in the Wild
Four Iranian leopards have been deemed ready for reintroduction into the wild after extensive behavioral studies at a rehabilitation center in Russia. This initiative is…
Large Sections of Hodeidah Airport Captured by Saudi-Led Coalition
The Saudi-led coalition has launched an offensive to capture Hodeidah airport from Houthi rebels, with significant fighting reported. This operation is critical as Hodeidah is…
Russian Lawmaker to Women: Do Not Have Sexual Relations with Foreigners During World Cup
Tamara Pletnyova, a senior Russian lawmaker, advised Russian women against having sexual relations with foreign men during the World Cup, suggesting they should seek partners…
Operation Begins for Forces Supported by Arab Coalition to Capture Yemen's Main Port
Yemeni forces backed by the Saudi-led coalition have launched an operation to capture the port of Hodeidah from Houthi control, raising concerns of a humanitarian…
Window; From the Continued Detention of Environmental Activists to the Conviction of Civil and Media Activists
Environmental activists in Iran continue to be detained without legal representation, raising concerns about their treatment and lack of judicial process. Notably, Sam Rajabi's sister…
Vladimir Putin Criticizes Western Sanctions Against Russia
Vladimir Putin criticized Western sanctions against Russia, calling them a mistake and emphasizing the need for constructive cooperation instead. He warned of the dangers posed…
The U.S. Opposes Military Action Against Yemen's Hodeidah Port
The U.S. has warned the UAE against military action in Yemen's Hodeidah port, which is crucial for humanitarian aid. The UN has raised alarms about…