July 2016
First Military Agreement Between the United States and the Kurdistan Region
On July 12, 2016, the U.S. signed a military cooperation agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government, committing $450 million to support Peshmerga forces against ISIS.…
Noroozi's Reign: Four Women Among a Huge Crowd of Men
The ceremony recognizing the best in Iranian football highlighted the marginalization of women, with only four women invited among a large male audience. Soltanat Noroozi,…
Turkish Prime Minister: Presidential Guard to Be Dissolved
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced the dissolution of the Presidential Guard following a failed coup attempt, citing its involvement in the coup. The government…
Governor of Khash Reports Arrest of a 10-Person Team for Sabotage at Two Important Security Centers
The governor of Khash announced the arrest of a 10-member sabotage team allegedly planning a terrorist operation against military and security centers. The arrests were…
Sistan and Baluchestan Struggles to Breathe
Sistan and Baluchestan province is facing a severe dust storm crisis affecting around 400 villages, leading to health issues and the closure of offices. The…
Three 'Yarsan' Followers Sew Their Lips in Protest During Rouhani's Visit to Kermanshah
Three Yarsan followers protested by sewing their lips shut during President Rouhani's visit to Kermanshah, highlighting ongoing discrimination against their community. This act of protest…
The Fate of Zabol Teenagers Who Become Asian Champions
Omid Arami, a teenager from Zabol, won the Asian youth wrestling championship in Taiwan, becoming the third wrestler from Sistan and Baluchestan to achieve this.…
Carter: 560 American Soldiers to be Deployed to Iraq's Qayyarah Airbase
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announced the deployment of 560 American troops to Iraq's Qayyarah Airbase to assist in its reconstruction and support Iraqi…
Identification of 'Large and Hidden Faults' Within Tehran
Iran's Geological Organization has identified large hidden faults in Tehran, increasing the city's earthquake risk significantly. The Pardisan fault poses a greater threat than previously…
Fighting Resumes in South Sudan; Security Council Holds Meeting
Fighting has resumed in South Sudan between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar, raising fears of civil war. The UN…
Four Iranian Border Guards Killed in Sistan and Baluchestan Clashes
Four Iranian border guards were killed in a clash with armed groups near the Pakistan-Iran border in Sistan and Baluchestan. The incident highlights ongoing security…
Government Assistance to Charities for Organizing Street Children in Tehran
The Iranian government is collaborating with charities and the private sector to organize street children in Tehran after Ramadan, as the number of registered associations…
Who is Fueling the Trend Towards ISIS in Kosovo?
A 19-year-old from Kosovo, who previously joined ISIS, reveals the radicalization process in his country, highlighting the role of Islamic charities funded by Gulf states.…