U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
July 2017
Israeli Embassy Staff in Jordan Return to Tel Aviv
Israeli embassy staff in Jordan returned to Tel Aviv after a shooting incident involving a security guard who shot a Jordanian citizen. The incident has…
Meeting with Amin Afsharnadari
Amin Afsharnadari, a 31-year-old Christian convert, has been imprisoned for 11 months after being arrested during a gathering with friends. He was sentenced to 15…
The U.S. Lifts Laptop Ban on Flights from Saudi Arabia
The U.S. has lifted the laptop ban for flights from Saudi Arabia, the last Middle Eastern country affected by this regulation. This decision follows the…
South Korea Proposes Negotiations with Pyongyang
South Korea has proposed negotiations with North Korea to reduce tensions and facilitate family reunions separated by the Korean War. If North Korea agrees, it…
Turkey Dismisses 7,000 More Individuals on the Anniversary of the Failed Coup
On the anniversary of the failed coup in Turkey, the government dismissed 7,000 individuals, adding to the tens of thousands dismissed or arrested in the…
Human Rights Watch Criticizes Iraqi Forces' Treatment of ISIS Suspects
Human Rights Watch has condemned the actions of Iraqi forces against suspected ISIS collaborators, highlighting videos of killings and abuses. The organization reports that families…
Ministry of Energy Proposes Tiered Water Price Increase
The Iranian Ministry of Energy has proposed a tiered pricing system for water to address the critical water crisis in the country. This initiative aims…
US Army: 'Syrian Democratic Forces' Breached the Wall of Old Raqqa
The US Army reports that Syrian Democratic Forces have breached the wall of old Raqqa, aiding their advance against ISIS. This development is crucial as…
Meeting with Siamak Mirzaei
Siamak Mirzaei, a 37-year-old political prisoner and former student, has faced multiple arrests and is currently imprisoned in Evin Prison. His case highlights the ongoing…