June 2016
Two Human Rights Organizations: Suspend Saudi Arabia's Membership in the Human Rights Council
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch are urging UN member states to suspend Saudi Arabia from the Human Rights Council due to its actions in…
Hassan Rouhani Criticizes the Judiciary
During Judiciary Week in Tehran, President Hassan Rouhani criticized the judiciary's handling of recent political events, particularly the attack on the Saudi embassy. He emphasized…
UNICEF Warns of Deep Inequality Between Poor and Rich Children
UNICEF's recent report highlights the growing inequality between poor and rich children, with alarming statistics on child mortality and education. The report calls for urgent…
Coordinated Explosions in Yemen Leave 38 Dead
On Monday, coordinated explosions in Mukalla, Yemen, killed at least 38 people and injured 24, with the Islamic State claiming responsibility. The attacks highlight the…
The Theft of CIA-Sent Weapons for Syrian Rebels in Jordan
Weapons sent by the CIA and Saudi Arabia for Syrian rebels have been stolen in Jordan and sold on the black market, with some used…
Former Egyptian President Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Again
Mohamed Morsi, the former President of Egypt, has been sentenced to life imprisonment again for leading an illegal group and possessing stolen classified documents. This…
Saudi Defense Minister Requests Meeting with UN Secretary-General
Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Defense Minister, has requested a meeting with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon amid controversies regarding the Saudi-led coalition's…
Saudi Military Vessels Detain Three Iranian Fishermen
Saudi military vessels have detained three Iranian fishermen near the Marjan platform, raising concerns about the treatment of Iranian fishermen in Gulf waters. The incident…
Brennan: Evidence Proves Saudi Government Had No Role in 9/11 Attacks
John Brennan, the CIA director, asserted that the release of 28 pages from a congressional report will exonerate Saudi Arabia from any involvement in the…
Is the Organization of Islamic Cooperation a Branch of the Saudi Foreign Ministry?
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson criticized the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, claiming it has become a tool of Saudi Arabia, highlighting Iran's diplomatic failures within…
Ban Ki-moon: Financial Threats Led to Removal of Saudi Coalition from Blacklist
Ban Ki-moon announced the removal of the Saudi-led coalition from the UN's blacklist of child rights violators after Saudi Arabia threatened to cut funding to…
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…
Strong Protests Against Removal of Saudi Arabia from UN Blacklist
The UN has faced severe backlash for removing Saudi Arabia from its blacklist of child rights violators, following a report linking the Saudi-led coalition to…
Removal of Saudi-led Coalition from Child Rights Violators List
The UN has temporarily removed the Saudi-led coalition from its list of child rights violators following a proposal from Riyadh to reassess allegations regarding the…
The Islamic Republic Trapped in the 'Political Hajj' Trap
The article discusses how the Islamic Republic of Iran has politicized the Hajj pilgrimage, using it as a tool for political expression while simultaneously facing…
The Security Threat of ISIS and Iran's Military Presence in Iraq
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that Iran will not withdraw its military from Iraq, emphasizing the ongoing threat of ISIS. Iran's military involvement…
Is OPEC Dying?
The recent OPEC meeting failed to address internal divisions and influence global oil prices, highlighting the organization's diminishing authority in a rapidly changing energy market.…
Oil Ministry Official: Agreement on Quotas at OPEC is Unlikely
Iran's Oil Ministry official Mehdi Asali expressed skepticism about reaching an agreement on OPEC production quotas at the upcoming meeting, citing the complexity and need…
The U.S. Calls for the Release of the Leader of Bahrain's Shiite Protesters
The U.S. has urged Bahrain to release Sheikh Ali Salman, a prominent Shiite leader, after his prison sentence was increased from four to nine years.…