August 2016
Kerry: Some Details of the New Ceasefire Plan in Syria Need to Be Clarified
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the re-establishment of a ceasefire in Syria, identifying a clear path forward…
Escalation of Verbal Clash Between Clinton and Trump: 'Paranoia' vs 'Criminal Organization'
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are engaged in a heated verbal battle as the U.S. presidential election approaches, with Trump attacking the Clinton Foundation and…
American Vessel Fired Warning Shots Towards Iranian Military Boat in the Persian Gulf
An Iranian military speedboat engaged in provocative actions against U.S. patrol vessels in the Persian Gulf, prompting the U.S. to fire warning shots. This incident…
Washington Confirms Payment of Interest on Suspended Arms Contract to Iran
The U.S. has confirmed a payment of $1.3 billion in interest to Iran from a delayed arms contract, alongside a $400 million payment related to…
Arrest of Four Individuals in Azerbaijan on Suspicion of Links to Fethullah Gülen
Azerbaijan has arrested four individuals suspected of links to Fethullah Gülen, a key figure in Turkey's political tensions. This incident highlights Azerbaijan's alignment with Turkey…
Kirby: The U.S. Delayed Payment to Iran Until the Release of Prisoners
John Kirby confirmed that the U.S. delayed a $400 million payment to Iran until the release of Iranian-American prisoners. This payment has been framed as…
Accusations Against Reza Shahini; 2009 Protests, Collaboration with Voice of America, and Insulting Sacred Values
Reza Shahini, an Iranian-American citizen, has been detained in Iran since July 2016 on charges including national security violations and collaboration with foreign media. His…
End of Tenure for Persian-Speaking Spokesperson of the U.S. State Department
Alan Ir has concluded his six-year role as the Persian-speaking spokesperson for the U.S. State Department. His departure has been acknowledged by colleagues, emphasizing his…
Turkey: Failure to Extradite Fethullah Gülen Will Damage Our Relations with the U.S.
Turkey's Justice Minister warned the U.S. that failing to extradite Fethullah Gülen could damage bilateral relations. Gülen is accused of leading a failed coup in…