March 2017
The United States Sanctions 30 Individuals and Entities for Assisting Iran and North Korea's Military Programs
The U.S. has sanctioned 30 foreign individuals and entities for their involvement in Iran's missile program and technology transfer. This action follows previous sanctions and…
Trump Administration Appeals Suspension of Second Immigration Order
The U.S. Department of Justice is appealing a federal court's suspension of President Trump's second immigration order, which bans entry from six predominantly Muslim countries.…
Reduction of Foreign Aid and Environmental Costs in the 2018 U.S. Budget
The U.S. 2018 budget proposal includes significant cuts to foreign aid and environmental protection funding while increasing military and domestic security expenditures. President Trump has…
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has fled Mosul and is hiding in the desert
U.S. and Iraqi officials believe that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has fled Mosul and is hiding in the desert as Iraqi forces continue operations…
U.S. State Department Strongly Condemns North Korea's Missile Tests
The U.S. State Department condemned North Korea's recent missile tests, asserting that such provocations are unacceptable. The tests involved four ballistic missiles launched by North…
Annual Report by the U.S. State Department; Criticism of Human Rights Violations in Iran
The U.S. State Department's 2016 human rights report criticized Iran for severe restrictions on civil liberties and ongoing human rights violations. Rex Tillerson emphasized the…
Iran, Drugs, and Money Laundering; Strategic Report by the U.S. State Department
The U.S. State Department's annual report highlights Iran as a major transit route for drug trafficking and money laundering, citing corruption and an underground economy.…
Issuance of Temporary Ban on Entry to the U.S. Delayed Until Next Week
The White House has delayed the issuance of a temporary entry ban for certain citizens, including Iranians, until next week. This follows a previous executive…