Securities and Exchange Commission
January 2015
A Member of Parliament: Eight More Arrested in Connection with Teacher Assassinations in Sistan and Baluchestan
Eight additional arrests have been made in connection with the assassination of teachers in Sistan and Baluchestan, bringing the total to at least 20. The…
Electronic Bracelets for Monitoring 10,000 Iranian Prisoners
Iran's parliament has approved the use of electronic bracelets to monitor 10,000 prisoners who are either on leave or working in open prisons. This initiative…
Former CIA Officer Convicted of Leaking Information About Iran
Jeffrey Sterling, a former CIA officer, was convicted of leaking classified information about a covert operation against Iran's nuclear program to a New York Times…
Hammond: Defeating ISIS in Iraq Will Take Up to 2 Years
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond stated that defeating ISIS in Iraq will take up to two years, highlighting the current inadequacy of Iraqi military operations…
Mossad Denies Opposition to New Sanctions Against Iran
Mossad has denied reports of its opposition to new sanctions against Iran, asserting that sanctions have been crucial in bringing Iran to negotiations. The statement…
White House: Obama Will Not Meet Netanyahu During His Visit to the U.S.
The White House announced that President Obama will not meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during his upcoming visit to the U.S. due to traditional…
Shia Houthi Rebels and the President of Yemen Reach 'Agreement'
The President of Yemen, Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, has reached an agreement with Houthi rebels to cease hostilities and grant them more authority in governance. This…
Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga Recapture Four Areas from ISIS
Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Iraq have successfully recaptured four areas from ISIS in a recent offensive supported by international airstrikes. This operation is significant as…
Zarif and Kerry Likely to Meet Again in Paris on Friday
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif are likely to meet again in Paris on Friday, following a six-hour…
Rouhani: Iran Seeks Closer Cooperation with the European Union
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani expressed a desire for closer ties with the EU during a meeting with Cyprus's Foreign Minister. This cooperation aims to combat…
Suspect Woman in France Attacks 'Entered Turkey'
Hayat Boumeddiene, a suspect in the Paris attacks, reportedly entered Turkey before the attacks and may have traveled to Syria. Turkish officials did not detain…
Boko Haram Uses 10-Year-Old Girl for Suicide Attack, Killing 20
Boko Haram carried out a suicide attack using a 10-year-old girl in Nigeria, resulting in at least 20 deaths and numerous injuries. This incident highlights…
Two Suicide Bombings in Tripoli, Lebanon Leave at Least Seven Dead
Two suicide bombings in Tripoli, Lebanon, resulted in at least seven deaths and over twenty injuries, occurring in an Alawite neighborhood. The attacks highlight ongoing…
Dozens Killed and Wounded in Bomb Explosion in Yemen's Capital
A car bomb exploded in Sana'a, Yemen, killing at least 15 and injuring over 40, as people gathered for police recruitment. This incident highlights ongoing…
Palestinian Killer of Three Israeli Teenagers Sentenced to Three Life Terms
A Palestinian man, Hussam al-Qawasmi, was sentenced to three life terms for organizing the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers, which led to a…
The Islamic State is Attempting to Capture Areas Inside Lebanon
The Islamic State is attempting to capture villages in Lebanon's Qalamoun mountains, raising concerns of a potential civil war. Lebanese security forces are on high…