August 2017
A Century Ago in the Land of Lion and Sun; The Character of Iranians
The article discusses the book "Life in the Muslim East" by Pierre Pounafidin, which provides insights into Iranian society and culture a century ago. It…
France's Commitment to Rebuilding Iraq After the Defeat of ISIS
France has committed to providing 430 million euros to help rebuild Iraq following the defeat of ISIS, as emphasized by the French Foreign Minister during…
Five Arrested in Connection with Hacking of Qatar News Agency in Turkey
Five suspects have been arrested in Turkey related to the hacking of Qatar's news agency, which published false statements attributed to the Emir of Qatar.…
Iraqi Foreign Minister: 70 Percent of Tal Afar City Liberated
Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari announced that 70% of Tal Afar has been liberated from ISIS, with ongoing military operations supported by US airstrikes. The…
German Foreign Minister: Turkey Under Erdogan Will Never Join the European Union
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel declared that Turkey will not join the EU under Erdogan's leadership, attributing this to Turkey's departure from EU values. This…
Russia Reports Major Advances Against ISIS in Central and Eastern Syria
Russia has reported significant military successes against ISIS in Syria, claiming to have killed around 800 militants in recent months. This military operation involves both…
Erdogan Announces Possibility of Joint Military Operation by Iran and Turkey Against Kurdish Militias
Turkish President Erdogan announced potential joint military operations with Iran against Kurdish militias PKK and PJAK, following discussions with Iranian military leaders. This collaboration highlights…
Conditional Release of Turkish-Origin Writer in Spain
Dogan Akhanli, a Turkish-origin writer critical of the Turkish government, was conditionally released in Spain after being detained at Turkey's request. His case has drawn…
Issuance of Arrest Warrants for Dozens of Former Officials in Connection with Turkey's Failed Coup
Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 70 former Ministry of Finance employees in connection with last year's failed coup, adding to the ongoing crackdown…
Bagheri Meets Erdogan; 'Shared View on Kurdish Independence Referendum in Iraq'
Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri of Iran met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss the Kurdish independence referendum in Iraq, emphasizing shared concerns…
Agreement of Russian, Turkish, and Iranian Consortium for $7 Billion Investment
A consortium involving Russian, Turkish, and Iranian companies has agreed to invest $7 billion in Iranian oil and gas fields. This investment includes drilling operations…
Lebanon Abolishes Law Allowing Rapists to Marry Victims to Avoid Punishment
Lebanon's Parliament has repealed a law that allowed rapists to avoid punishment by marrying their victims, a significant victory for women's rights advocates after years…
Iran's Armed Forces Chief Visits Turkey for Talks on 'Border Security and Terrorism'
The Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, has traveled to Turkey to discuss border security, terrorism, and regional cooperation.…
Issuance of Arrest Warrants for Dozens More on Charges of Connection to Turkey's Coup
Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 35 individuals, including journalists, linked to last year's failed coup, primarily targeting the media branch of the Gülen…
Israel Grants Asylum to Iranian Blogger Facing Deportation from Turkey
Neda Amin, an Iranian blogger in Turkey, is granted asylum by Israel as she faces deportation back to Iran, which poses significant risks due to…
Trial of Hundreds Accused in Failed July 2016 Coup in Turkey Begins
The trial of nearly 500 individuals accused of participating in the failed 2016 coup in Turkey has commenced, with significant public outcry and demands for…