June 2016
Tehran Security Police Shut Down American Brand Fashion Show
Tehran's security police shut down a planned fashion show for the American brand Levis at the Rosha commercial center just before it was set to…
Erdogan Apologizes to Russia for Downing Russian Fighter Jet at Syrian Border
Turkish President Erdogan has apologized to Russia for the downing of a Russian fighter jet near the Syrian border, expressing sympathy to the pilot's family.…
Suicide Attacks in Lebanon Leave Several Dead
Three to four suicide attackers detonated themselves in a Lebanese village near the Syrian border, resulting in at least 6 deaths and 19 injuries. The…
Iran Likely to Remain on the Money Laundering Blacklist
Iran is expected to remain on the FATF blacklist despite recent lobbying efforts. This situation limits Iran's access to international banking and financial systems, affecting…
Iran's Oil Revenues Have Decreased 'Fourfold' Compared to 2011
Iran's oil revenues have dramatically decreased, dropping from over $114 billion in 2011 to just $27 billion in 2015, largely due to sanctions and falling…
British Airways Resumes Flights to Tehran Delayed Until September
British Airways has postponed the resumption of its flights to Tehran until September, citing technical issues. The airline had previously announced plans to restart flights…
Reuters: Import of Several Thousand Tons of Sugar from Brazil to Iran
Iran has imported over 250,000 tons of raw sugar from Brazil for the first time since sanctions were lifted in January. This increase in imports…
BP Company: Iran's Gas Production Increased by Six Percent
BP's annual report indicates that Iran's gas production rose by 5.7% last year, but consumption also increased, limiting net exports. The report highlights challenges in…
World Bank: Iran's Economic Growth Will Reach 4.4 Percent in 2016
The World Bank forecasts Iran's economic growth will be 4.4% in 2016, up from 1.6% in 2015, driven by increased oil production after sanctions were…
Trump's Advisor: He Will Fully Implement the Nuclear Agreement
Jason Greenblatt, a senior advisor to Donald Trump, stated that Trump will decisively implement the nuclear agreement with Iran, despite previously criticizing it. This marks…