May 2017
The U.S. Has Started Sending Weapons to Syrian Kurds
The U.S. has begun supplying light weapons to Syrian Kurdish forces fighting ISIS, coinciding with their operation to liberate Raqqa. This move has drawn criticism…
Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of John F. Kennedy's Birth in Various Regions of America
Ceremonies across the U.S. commemorated the 100th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's birth, highlighting his legacy as a symbol of hope during the Cold War.…
Continued Detentions in Turkey; Trial of Two Teachers and French Photographer's Hunger Strike
In Turkey, a teacher and a university professor on hunger strike were tried for alleged terrorism links, while a French journalist also began a hunger…
Turkey Summons US Ambassador in Ankara
Turkey summoned the US ambassador in response to violent actions by Turkish security personnel against protesters in Washington. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between Turkey…
Syrian Kurdish Militias Have Reached 'Four Kilometers' from Raqqa
Kurdish militants of the Syrian Democratic Forces have advanced to within four kilometers of Raqqa, facing significant resistance from ISIS. The US plans to continue…
Erdogan Expresses Discontent Over U.S. Arming Syrian Kurds
Turkish President Erdogan criticized the U.S. decision to arm Syrian Kurdish militants, claiming it undermines U.S.-Turkey relations. He plans to address this issue in an…
Strong Response from Rouhani's Deputy to Claims of Providing Information on Divorced Iranian Women to the UN
Shahindokht Molaverdi, Iran's Deputy for Women and Family Affairs, strongly refuted claims made by former parliament member Fatemeh Alia about providing information on divorced women…
US-backed forces in Syria capture Tabqa city by pushing back ISIS
US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces have captured the city of Tabqa from ISIS after two weeks of fighting, with US air support. The US plans to…
Meeting with Masoumeh Zia
Masoumeh Zia, a supporter of the Circle of Gnosis and a geology expert, has been detained since January 2022 after returning from Turkey. Despite posting…
Opponents of Assad Reject Russia's Plan for Safe Zones in Syria
Armed Syrian opposition groups have rejected Russia's proposal for safe zones in Syria, viewing it as a threat to their country's territorial integrity and opposing…
Russia and Turkey Agree on Establishing 'Safe Zones' in Syria
Russia and Turkey have reached an agreement to create 'safe zones' in Syria, with support from the U.S. President Donald Trump. This initiative aims to…
Significant Increase in Demand for Gold Jewelry in Iran
The World Gold Council reported a 27% increase in demand for gold jewelry in Iran, reaching 12.9 tons in the first quarter of 2017, attributed…