September 2017
ISIS Released an Audio File Attributed to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
ISIS has released a new audio file attributed to its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, after a year of speculation about his fate. The audio includes…
Turkey Halts Training of Kurdish Peshmerga in Response to Iraqi Kurdistan Independence Referendum
Turkey has halted training for Kurdish Peshmerga forces in northern Iraq due to the independence referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan, fearing it may incite separatism among…
Heavy Defeat for Persepolis Against Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia
Persepolis faced a surprising 4-0 defeat against Al-Hilal in the AFC Champions League semi-finals, making their path to the final extremely challenging. They must overcome…
Iraqi Forces Participate in Turkish Army Exercises
Iraqi military forces participated in Turkish military exercises following a controversial independence referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan. Turkey opposes the referendum and threatens military and economic…
Concerns of Iranian and Turkish Leaders Over the Consequences of the Referendum in the Kurdistan Region
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed concerns over the upcoming independence referendum in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, warning it…
Trump is Considering a New Immigration Order
Donald Trump is considering a new immigration order as the current ban on citizens from six Muslim-majority countries, including Iran, is set to expire. The…
US-backed Forces Capture '90 Percent' of Raqqa
US-backed Syrian forces have captured 90% of Raqqa from ISIS, marking a significant military achievement in the fight against the group. The Syrian Democratic Forces,…
Donald Trump Delivered a Speech at the United Nations General Assembly
Donald Trump delivered his first speech at the UN General Assembly, criticizing the Iranian government for its economic decline and support of terrorism. He condemned…
Football Federation President: Women's Presence in Stadiums is Not a Priority
Mehdi Taj, the President of the Football Federation of Iran, stated that the current stadium structures are not suitable for women and that their presence…
Meeting of Russian and American Foreign Ministers Ahead of UN Gathering
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met to discuss key geopolitical issues, including Syria and Ukraine, ahead of the…
The Security Council Decides on Assisting Investigations Related to ISIS Actions in Iraq
The UN Security Council is preparing to vote on a resolution allowing inspectors to assist Iraq in investigating ISIS for war crimes, with support from…
Iraqi Forces Retake Akashat Area on Syrian Border from ISIS
Iraqi forces have successfully retaken the Akashat area from ISIS, enhancing their control along the Syrian border. This operation is part of a broader effort…
Donald Trump: The Explosion in London Train is the Work of 'Loser Terrorists'
Donald Trump reacted to a homemade bomb explosion in a London subway by calling for stricter travel bans on foreign nationals, labeling the attackers as…
Why Aren't Stadium Doors Opened to Women?
A young Iranian girl managed to enter a stadium by pretending to be a Syrian citizen, highlighting the ongoing issue of women's exclusion from sports…
ISIS Fighters Caravan Arrives in Area Controlled by the Group in Deir ez-Zor
A convoy of ISIS fighters and their families has reached areas controlled by the group in eastern Syria following an agreement with the Syrian government…
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Enforce Immigration Order on Refugees
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to enforce a controversial immigration order that halts the acceptance of refugees for 120 days, blocking…
Gohar Eshghi Calls for an End to Oppression and Discrimination in Open Letter
Gohar Eshghi, mother of deceased blogger Sattar Beheshti, has written an open letter urging the Iranian authorities to end oppression and discrimination against ethnic and…
Breaking the Sound Barrier: Israeli Fighter Jets Fly Over Sidon
Israeli fighter jets broke the sound barrier over Sidon, Lebanon, causing panic among residents and damage to buildings. This incident follows accusations from Lebanon that…
Masoumeh Ebtekar: Iranian Women Faced Discrimination in Football Matches Against Syria
Masoumeh Ebtekar criticized the discrimination faced by Iranian women during a football match against Syria, where they were denied entry while Syrian women were allowed…
UN Representative: Syrian Opposition Must Accept They Have Not Won the War
The UN Special Envoy for Syria, Stefan de Mistura, stated that the Syrian opposition must acknowledge their failure to win the war against the Assad…
UN says Syrian army has 'repeatedly' used chemical weapons
The UN has reported that the Syrian army has used chemical weapons multiple times during the civil war, including a recent attack on Khan Sheikhoun…
Trump's Ongoing Efforts to Advance the Israel-Palestine Peace Process
Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to advance the Israel-Palestine peace process during the…
Ai Weiwei at Venice Festival; Iranian Refugees Turned Away from the Camera
Ai Weiwei's documentary 'Human Flow' premiered at the Venice Film Festival, focusing on the plight of refugees, particularly highlighting the stories of Iranian refugees who…
Hezbollah Lebanon: Exit of a Group of ISIS from the Lebanon Border as Part of Ceasefire Agreement
Hezbollah Lebanon announced that most of a group of about 300 ISIS militants have exited the Lebanon-Syria border area as part of a ceasefire agreement.…
Suicide Attack on Power Plant in Samarra Leaves Seven Dead
A suicide attack on a power plant in Samarra, Iraq, resulted in seven deaths and multiple injuries, with ISIS claiming responsibility. This incident highlights ongoing…