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April 2024

April 29, 2024

US State Department Deputy Spokesperson: The Islamic Republic Remains One of the 'Largest Exporters of Terrorism'

The US State Department's Deputy Spokesperson accused the Islamic Republic of Iran of being a major exporter of terrorism and stated that its actions have…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 29, 2024

Indecision Surrounding Yasin Kobdani and Mohammad Darvish Naroui 450 Days After Their Arrest

Yasin Kobdani and Mohammad Darvish Naroui, two Baluch teenagers, have been detained for 450 days without valid evidence against them. Their families' attempts to secure…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 29, 2024
April 26, 2024

Davood Mahdian, Retired Teacher, Summoned to Revolutionary Court by IRGC Intelligence in Malayer

Davood Mahdian, a retired teacher, has been summoned to court by IRGC intelligence for allegedly criticizing the regime on social media. This case highlights ongoing…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 26, 2024

Arabic-speaking spokesperson for the U.S. State Department resigns in protest of Washington's Gaza war policy

Hala Gharit, an Arabic-speaking spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, resigned in protest against U.S. policy on the Gaza war. Her resignation is part of…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 26, 2024

U.S. Secretary of State in China; Blinken Calls for Equal Competitive Grounds for American Businesses

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China advocating for fair competition for American businesses. His discussions come amid ongoing tensions over trade practices…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 26, 2024
April 24, 2024

US State Department Rejects Any 'Direct' Negotiations with the Islamic Republic for 'Reviving the JCPOA'

The US State Department has denied engaging in direct negotiations with Iran regarding the revival of the JCPOA, while also hinting at the possibility of…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 24, 2024
April 23, 2024

Estonian Foreign Ministry Summons Iranian Chargé d'Affaires Demanding Release of Its Citizen

The Estonian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Iranian chargé d'affaires to demand the release of an Estonian citizen arrested during the seizure of the MSC…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 23, 2024

US Secretary of State Emphasizes Human Rights Compliance Worldwide and Rejects Double Standards

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized that the US applies the same human rights standards to all countries, rejecting claims of double standards. This…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 23, 2024
April 22, 2024

Two Israeli Ministers Contact U.S. Secretary of State; Speculations Arise About Efforts to Reconsider Sanctions

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli ministers about security and humanitarian issues, while Israeli officials requested a reconsideration of potential U.S. sanctions…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 22, 2024
April 21, 2024

Samane Yasin Sentenced to 5 Years Exile in Kerman; His Lawyer: I Will Appeal

Samane Yasin, a political prisoner and protesting singer, has been sentenced to five years of exile in Kerman province after 18 months of detention. His…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 21, 2024
April 18, 2024

The U.S. Government Increases Access to Free Internet in Countries like Iran

The U.S. has announced an additional $18 million to enhance internet access for citizens in authoritarian countries like Iran. This funding aims to support technologies…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 18, 2024
April 13, 2024

Exclusive: The U.S. Strongly Condemns the IRGC's 'Piracy'

The U.S. condemned Iran's seizure of the 'MSC Aris' cargo ship, calling it piracy and a violation of international law. The incident has drawn international…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 13, 2024
April 7, 2024

Hrana Reports Rejection of Peyman Vali's Request for Retrial by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Iran has rejected the retrial request of Peyman Vali, a Baha'i prisoner, who is serving a lengthy sentence for various charges…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 7, 2024
April 3, 2024

US Secretary of State and President of Azerbaijan Discuss Advancing Peace Process with Armenia

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev discussed reducing tensions and advancing the peace process with Armenia. Concerns were raised about…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 3, 2024

Doubts About the 'Diplomatic' Claim of the Destroyed Building in Damascus; U.S.: We Are Gathering Information

The U.S. is investigating the destruction of a building in Damascus claimed by Iran to be part of its embassy complex, following an airstrike attributed…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Apr 3, 2024
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