April 2016
The U.S. Calls for the Release of Kaboudvand and Imprisoned Journalists in Iran
The U.S. State Department has called for the release of journalist Mohammad Sadiq Kaboudvand and all imprisoned journalists in Iran, citing his long imprisonment and…
The Population of Prisoners in Iran Reaches 'Over 200,000'
The Vice President of the Judicial and Legal Commission in Iran announced that the number of prisoners has surpassed 200,000, highlighting the social issues faced…
Alan Ir: We Are Not Preventing Legal Trade with Iran and Authorized Transactions Under the JCPOA
Alan Ir, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, affirmed that the U.S. is not obstructing Iran's legal trade or access to assets freed under the JCPOA,…
US Representatives Renew Request to Travel to Iran in Letter to Zarif
Three Republican US Congress members have reiterated their request for visas to travel to Iran, expressing frustration over the lack of response from Iranian officials.…
Global Military Spending: $1.7 Trillion
Global military spending reached $1.7 trillion in 2015, driven by conflicts in the Middle East, particularly against the Islamic State and the Saudi-led coalition in…
Obama Administration Warns of Consequences of Potential Withdrawal from Nuclear Agreement with Iran
The Obama administration has warned that withdrawing from the nuclear agreement with Iran could lead to dangerous consequences, including a potential arms race in the…