June 2023
Russian Missile Strikes in Ukraine; Four Dead and 42 Injured in Attack on Restaurant
Russian missile strikes in Kramatorsk resulted in at least four deaths and 42 injuries, with additional strikes in nearby areas. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the…
Arrest of Two Women in Saqqez and Piranshahr; Number of Detained Kurds Reaches 490 in Five Months
Two women, Shahla Chopani and Soraya Qaytaran, were arrested in Saqqez and Piranshahr without judicial orders, contributing to a total of 490 Kurdish detainees in…
U.S. State Department Spokesperson: Wagner Rebellion Was a 'New Moment' in Russia's War Against Ukraine
Matthew Miller, U.S. State Department spokesperson, highlighted the significance of the Wagner group's rebellion in Russia, marking it as a pivotal moment in the ongoing…
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture; Biden: Torture is Illegal and Immoral
On June 26, President Biden marked the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, condemning torture as illegal and immoral. He urged the international…
German Woman Sentenced to Prison for Keeping a Female Slave in Iraq
A German woman was sentenced to over nine years in prison for enslaving a Yazidi woman while she was a member of ISIS in Iraq.…
Exclusive: Biden Administration Supports Albania's Right to Investigate 'Possible Illegal Activities on Its Soil'
The Biden administration supports Albania's right to investigate potential illegal activities by the Mujahedin-e Khalq following a police operation at Camp Ashraf 3, which resulted…
Albania: MEK Violated 2014 Agreement; No Casualties Reported During Search
The Albanian police conducted a search operation at the MEK's Ashraf 3 camp, leading to conflicting reports about casualties. While the Albanian government claims no…
Announcement of 'Bomb' Discovery in Karaj and Arrest of 4 Foreign Nationals Concurrent with Claim of 20 Countries' Involvement in Nationwide Protests
The IRGC claims that intelligence services from 20 countries were involved in last year's protests, coinciding with the discovery of a bomb in Karaj and…
Blinken in China: We Will Always Defend the Interests and Values of the American People
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese officials in a six-hour discussion, agreeing to continue talks and for Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang…
Senior U.S. Diplomat Discusses Iran's 'Destabilizing Behaviors' with Israeli Officials
Barbara Leaf, a senior U.S. diplomat, is visiting Israel to discuss Iran's destabilizing actions and U.S. support for Palestinians. This visit comes amid unconfirmed reports…
End of 14-Day Sit-in in Front of the U.S. State Department; 'Reward' Deal with Hostage-Takers
A group of Iranian activists concluded a 14-day sit-in outside the U.S. State Department, aiming to voice Iranian dissent against negotiations with the Islamic Republic.…
Miller: Preventing Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons Remains a Priority for the Biden Administration
Matthew Miller, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, reaffirmed that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons is a top priority for the Biden administration. He outlined…
Confirmation of News: 'Permission for Iran to Access Part of Blocked Funds in Iraq'
The U.S. has confirmed that Iran can access certain funds held in Iraq for humanitarian purposes. Iraq has agreed to pay $2.76 billion in debts…
Iran Claims on 'Indirect Nuclear Talks'; Kanani: We Seek the Same JCPOA
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani stated that ongoing indirect negotiations with the U.S. are based on the original JCPOA agreement, rejecting any notion of…
Saudi Arabia Reduces Production; Oil Prices Experience Second Consecutive Decline
Saudi Arabia has reduced its oil production to boost prices, but prices fell again due to concerns over Iranian oil returning to the market and…
The Islamic Republic Denies Possibility of a 'Temporary Agreement' Between Iran and the U.S.
The Iranian representative office at the UN has denied reports of a temporary agreement with the U.S. regarding nuclear negotiations, emphasizing that no such agreement…
Blinken: Our Focus is Not on the JCPOA; All Options Are on the Table
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the Biden administration is not currently focused on the JCPOA, emphasizing that all options remain available to…
Exclusive; U.S. Reaction to Iran's Embassy Reopening in Saudi Arabia: We Have Long Been Advocates of Diplomacy
The U.S. has expressed support for Iran's reopening of its embassy in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in reducing regional tensions.…
Half a Million People Protest Against the Government in Poland: Concerns Over a New Law
Half a million people protested in Warsaw against a new law perceived to threaten democracy, with key figures like Donald Tusk and Lech Walesa in…
Narges Mohammadi Warns About the Condition of Nahid Taghavi, Dual National Prisoner: Pain Has Overwhelmed Her
Narges Mohammadi has raised alarms about the deteriorating health of Nahid Taghavi, a 68-year-old dual national prisoner, who is suffering from severe pain and health…
The U.S. Says the Islamic Republic Has a Long History of 'Kidnapping' Foreign Nationals for 'Political Purposes'
The U.S. State Department has condemned the Islamic Republic for its long-standing practice of detaining foreign nationals for political leverage, expressing commitment to securing the…
Messages from the President and Secretary of State of the United States in Commemoration of 'National Immigrant Heritage Month'
President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued messages celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month, emphasizing the contributions of immigrants to American society and…
Olivier Vandecasteele after returning to Belgium: Let's strive for the freedom of other hostages
Olivier Vandecasteele, a Belgian aid worker imprisoned in Iran, has returned to Belgium after being exchanged for Assadollah Assadi. He expressed gratitude for the support…