Securities and Exchange Commission
August 2017
The UN Security Council Condemns North Korea's Missile Launch Over Japan
The UN Security Council condemned North Korea's missile launch over Japan, calling for the country to cease further tests and for all nations to enforce…
Meeting with Farahnaz Tabianian
Farahnaz Tabianian, a Baha'i citizen and English graduate, was arrested in Gorgan and sentenced to 21 months in prison. This highlights the ongoing persecution of…
Meeting with Farahmand Snaei
Farahmand Snaei, a 51-year-old Baha'i citizen from Gorgan, is currently imprisoned in Rajai Shahr prison after being arrested in 2012. His wife is also incarcerated,…
Pakistan's Prime Minister Says Trump's Strategy in Afghanistan 'Will Not Be Effective'
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi criticized U.S. President Trump's new strategy for Afghanistan, asserting it will not succeed and calling for a political solution.…
The Attacker of Two Soldiers in Brussels Shot Dead
A man attacked two soldiers in Brussels with a knife and was subsequently shot dead by security forces. The attacker had no prior history of…
Iraqi Forces Retake Two Areas in Tal Afar
Iraqi forces have retaken two areas in Tal Afar from ISIS amidst ongoing military operations supported by the U.S. Secretary of Defense's visit to Iraq.…
Rocket Strikes Diplomatic Area in Kabul
A rocket struck a diplomatic area in Kabul, Afghanistan, as President Trump prepares to announce new strategies for the country. The Taliban has warned against…
Mattis: Trump Has Made a Decision on Afghanistan Strategy After Careful Consideration
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis announced that President Trump has made a decision regarding the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan after careful consideration. The White…
Operation to Retake Tal Afar from ISIS in Iraq Begins
Iraqi security forces have launched a ground operation to retake Tal Afar from ISIS, following airstrikes that began earlier this month. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi…
Increased US-Japan Defense Cooperation to Counter North Korean Threat
The US and Japan have agreed to enhance their defense cooperation in response to the escalating threats from North Korea's nuclear and missile programs. This…
Car Ramming at a Restaurant in France Leaves at Least One Dead
A car ran over customers at a pizza restaurant in France, resulting in the death of a 12-year-old girl and several injuries. The driver, a…
Bloody Unrest in Kenya Following Presidential Election
Following the announcement of Uhuru Kenyatta's victory in Kenya's presidential election, opposition protests erupted, claiming widespread fraud and resulting in at least 100 deaths. Raila…
Continued Threats from North Korea Regarding Attack on Guam
North Korea has announced a potential plan to attack Guam, responding to U.S. threats with its own missile launch plans. This escalation follows recent missile…
Coal Exports to Ukraine; The U.S. Counteracts Russian Influence
The U.S. is exporting 700,000 tons of coal to Ukraine to reduce Russian energy influence. This move is part of a broader strategy to increase…