Securities and Exchange Commission
February 2016
Iranian-American Engineer in U.S. Navy Accused of Fraud
James Baker, an Iranian-American engineer in the U.S. Navy, has been accused of fraud for concealing his Iranian citizenship and transferring money using fake identities.…
Baqer Namazi, Father of Siamak Namazi, Arrested and Transferred to Evin Prison
Baqer Namazi, the father of imprisoned Iranian-American Siamak Namazi, has been arrested in Tehran and transferred to Evin Prison. Both father and son are detained…
Death of Three Turkish Soldiers and Police by PKK
Three Turkish soldiers and police were killed by PKK militants in Diyarbakir, following a recent attack in Ankara that killed 28. The Turkish government blames…
Barack Obama to Visit Cuba Next Month
Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Cuba next month, marking the first visit by a sitting U.S. president in over 80 years. This visit follows…
Saudi Arabia Warns UN Forces in Yemen
Saudi Arabia has warned UN forces and international aid workers to evacuate areas in Yemen controlled by Houthi militants for their safety. This warning comes…
Regional Statements on Military Intervention in Syria
The Assad government condemned potential ground interventions by Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in Syria as aggression. Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Jafari emphasized that while defending…
Ankara University Professor Acquitted of 'Promoting Terrorism' Charges
An Ankara university professor was acquitted of charges related to promoting terrorism after including a question about PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in an exam. This…
Syrian Peace Talks Suspended
The UN-brokered peace talks in Syria have been suspended until February 25 due to a lack of progress and the need for immediate assistance from…