March 2017
Kourosh Za'im: The Reason for My Conviction is My Activities in the National Front of Iran
Kourosh Za'im, an elderly political prisoner, has been granted medical leave after surgery. He discusses his convictions linked to his activities in the National Front…
Reduction of Foreign Aid and Environmental Costs in the 2018 U.S. Budget
The U.S. 2018 budget proposal includes significant cuts to foreign aid and environmental protection funding while increasing military and domestic security expenditures. President Trump has…
In Meeting with Trump's Representative, Abbas Emphasized the Possibility of Middle East Peace
Mahmoud Abbas met with Jason Greenblatt, Trump's envoy, emphasizing the potential for a peace agreement between Palestinians and Israelis. The U.S. plans to continue financial…
Lorestani Salamander: From Uninvited Guest at Haft-Seen to Smuggling to Neighboring Countries
The article discusses the environmental concerns surrounding the Lorestani salamander, which is increasingly being bought for Nowruz celebrations in Iran, leading to its risk of…
Fines for Hunting Iranian Leopards Increased 16 Times
The Iranian government has increased the hunting fine for Iranian leopards from 5 million to 80 million tomans, coinciding with a significant decrease in leopard…
Unsuccessful Performance of Energy Stocks in the US Stock Market
Energy stocks in the US have struggled in 2017 after a strong performance in 2016, largely due to uncertainty in crude oil prices and high…