Securities and Exchange Commission
June 2017
Meeting with Payam Markazi
The article discusses the case of Payam Markazi, a 60-year-old Bahá'í imprisoned in Iran for allegedly promoting anti-regime propaganda. His arrest and sentencing reflect the…
Iran Criticizes US State Department's Annual Report on Human Trafficking
Iran's Foreign Ministry criticized the US State Department's annual report on human trafficking, claiming it lacks legitimacy and is biased against Iran. The report alleges…
Russian Foreign Minister: We Will Respond Appropriately to Possible US Attack on Syria
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that Russia would respond appropriately to any US preemptive strike against Syria due to potential chemical attacks. The US…
Telegram Agrees to Register Company in Russia, 'But Will Not Share User Data'
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has agreed to register the company in Russia under pressure from the government but insists he will not compromise…
Knife Attack at Michigan Airport Under Investigation as Terrorist Act
A knife attack at Bishop International Airport in Michigan is being investigated as a terrorist act. The attacker, Aamer Fattouhi from Canada, injured a security…
US Security Official: Russian Hackers Targeted Election Systems in 21 States
A US official revealed that Russian hackers targeted election systems in 21 states during the 2016 presidential election, but no evidence of vote manipulation has…
Trump: China has failed to contain North Korea's nuclear program
Donald Trump criticized China's failure to contain North Korea's nuclear ambitions, expressing limited U.S. options for control. This comes ahead of a scheduled diplomatic dialogue…
Death of American Student After Release from North Korea
Otto Warmbier, an American student detained in North Korea for 17 months, died shortly after being released and returned to the U.S. in a comatose…
Regime Change with American Help?
The article discusses the debate among Iranians regarding the acceptability and feasibility of foreign intervention for regime change. It highlights differing opinions on whether change…
UAE: No Military Action Planned Against Qatar
The UAE ambassador to the US has stated that there are no military plans against Qatar, but economic pressures will increase if Qatar does not…
Rex Tillerson: North Korea Released American Student
Otto Warmbier, an American student imprisoned in North Korea, has been released and is returning to the U.S. in a coma. The announcement coincided with…
ISIS Calls for New Attacks in Iran, the U.S., and Europe
ISIS has called for new attacks in multiple countries, including Iran, during Ramadan, following a recent deadly assault in Iran. This comes amid significant losses…
Arrest of One Person at Heathrow Airport in Connection with Manchester Suicide Attack
A 38-year-old man was arrested at Heathrow Airport in connection with the Manchester suicide bombing that killed 22 people. The arrest was pre-planned, and there…
An Attacker Near Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris Injured by Police Gunfire
A man attacked police officers with a hammer near Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, shouting 'for Syria,' and was shot and injured by police. This…
Meeting with Tahereh Riahi
Tahereh Riahi, a journalist and head of the social service department at Borna News Agency, has been detained for six months without charges or a…
Kerry Warns of 'Dangerous Consequences' of Any New Sanctions Against Iran
John Kerry warns that new sanctions against Iran could undermine the 2015 nuclear deal and lead to dangerous consequences. The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee…
Protesters in Kabul Demand Resignation of Government Leaders
Protesters in Kabul are demanding the resignation of government leaders following a deadly explosion that killed over 90 people. The protests highlight public frustration with…