March 2017
Increase in Civilian Deaths Halts Mosul Operations
Iraqi security forces have halted operations to retake Mosul from ISIS due to a significant increase in civilian deaths, with reports ranging from dozens to…
Construction of Dozens of Dams in Iran Halted Due to Climate Change
The Iranian Ministry of Energy has halted the construction of 50 dams due to climate change impacts, including increased water evaporation and decreased surface water.…
The 'Nowruz Challenge': Emphasizing Similarities Over Differences
The Nowruz Challenge, initiated by Iranian-American Ali Partovi, encourages people to celebrate the Persian New Year together, emphasizing unity and similarities among diverse communities in…
Explosion in Baghdad Leaves at Least 23 Dead
A car bomb explosion in a Shiite neighborhood of Baghdad killed at least 23 people and injured 45 others amidst ongoing battles between Iraqi forces…
Paris Prosecutor Announces Identity of Orly Airport Attacker
A 39-year-old French citizen named Zaid bin Abulqasim attacked Orly Airport, expressing a desire to die for God. He had a history of criminal activity…
End of Sit-in by Clerics in South Khorasan and 20-Day Deadline to the Ministry of Interior
Clerics in South Khorasan ended their six-day sit-in demanding the dismissal of the provincial governor after issuing a statement awaiting government response. They have given…
Vida Hajabi, Leftist Activist, Passes Away in Paris
Vida Hajabi, a prominent leftist activist and former member of the Iranian People's Fedai Guerrillas, died in Paris at the age of 81. She was…
The White House Emphasizes Commitment to Finding Robert Levinson
The White House reaffirmed its commitment to finding Robert Levinson, a retired FBI agent who went missing in Iran in 2007. The U.S. has offered…
Tourism Deputy: We Have Received Reports of Mistreatment of Iranian Travelers at the Turkish Border
Reports of mistreatment of Iranian travelers at the Turkish border have surfaced, prompting official protests from Iran. The situation highlights ongoing security concerns in Turkey…