December 2016
John Kirby Considers Qassem Soleimani's Possible Presence in Aleppo a Violation of UN Security Council Resolution
John Kirby, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, stated that Qassem Soleimani's potential visit to Syria violates UN Security Council Resolution 2231. The U.S. plans to…
Samantha Power: Iran Should Release Narges Mohammadi, Whose Children Are Waiting for Her
Samantha Power has called for the release of Narges Mohammadi, a jailed human rights activist whose children are waiting for her return. Mohammadi has been…
UK Foreign Secretary Summons Iranian and Russian Ambassadors Over Aleppo Situation
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson summoned the Iranian and Russian ambassadors due to concerns over the humanitarian situation in Aleppo, citing reports of executions and…
Rohani Holds Some Regional Islamic Countries Responsible for Recent 'Crimes'
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused unnamed Islamic countries of supporting terrorism and contributing to regional violence during a speech at the International Unity Conference. He…
Approval of New $800 Million Sanctions Against North Korea
The UN Security Council has unanimously approved new sanctions against North Korea, aimed at reducing its annual export revenue by up to $800 million in…