August 2023
Khamenei, Without Mentioning His Role in Sanctions, Urges Raisi to Neutralize Sanctions by Reducing Inflation
Ali Khamenei urged Ebrahim Raisi's government to neutralize sanctions by reducing inflation, while failing to acknowledge the government's role in the sanctions imposed by the…
Arrest of 'Rousarito' Singer; Mehdi Yarahee: We Must Constantly Speak of Mahsa Amini's 'Murder' Anniversary
Mehdi Yarahee, a protest singer, was arrested in Tehran after releasing a song supporting women's civil disobedience against compulsory hijab. His arrest follows the killing…
Exclusive; Brother of Mohammad Hajirassouli, a Victim of Protests: We Will Not Rest Until Freedom is Achieved
Hiwa Hajirassouli, brother of a victim of the protests against Mahsa Amini's death, asserts that families of victims will continue their fight for justice despite…
Iran Confirms 'Release of Funds' in Exchange for Hostage Release, Denies 'Spending Method'
Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed the release of blocked funds in exchange for five Iranian-American hostages but denied U.S. claims about how the funds would be…
CNN: The Framework for 'Dual National Prisoner Exchange' is Separate from 'Nuclear Agreement Negotiations'
CNN reports that the U.S. and Iran are negotiating the release of American prisoners separately from nuclear talks. The Biden administration is focused on bringing…
The U.S., U.K., and Canada Sanction Former Central Bank Governor of Lebanon
The U.S., U.K., and Canada have sanctioned Riad Salameh, the former governor of Lebanon's central bank, for financial corruption. The sanctions come amid Lebanon's ongoing…
Reward for Justice: The U.S. Offers Up to $10 Million for Information on Ahmadinejad, Khatibi, and Nikayin
The U.S. State Department has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on three Iranian cyber operatives involved in targeting critical infrastructure.…
Khorasan Newspaper Claims: Fourth American Prisoner in Iran is a Woman
Khorasan newspaper reports the detention of an Iranian-American woman, which has halted U.S.-Iran prisoner exchange negotiations. U.S. officials are seeking her release, marking a significant…
United States Halts Part of Aid Programs to Niger Government
The U.S. has temporarily halted some aid to Niger's government following a military coup that ousted President Bazoum. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized that…
Protesting Women Burn Images of Taliban Leaders and Their Supporters in Kabul
Women in Kabul protested against the Taliban by burning images of their leaders, demanding the non-recognition and destruction of the group. They reject any negotiations…
USA: The Trial of Elaheh and Niloufar is an Obvious Attempt by the Islamic Republic to Intimidate Journalists
The U.S. State Department condemned the Iranian judiciary's trial of journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, claiming it is an attempt to intimidate journalists following…
Judiciary's Claim: The Cases of Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi Are Unrelated to Journalism
The Iranian judiciary claims that the cases of journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi are unrelated to their journalistic activities, alleging ties to the U.S.…