U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
August 2017
The UN Security Council Condemns North Korea's Missile Launch Over Japan
The UN Security Council condemned North Korea's missile launch over Japan, calling for the country to cease further tests and for all nations to enforce…
Meeting with Farahnaz Tabianian
Farahnaz Tabianian, a Baha'i citizen and English graduate, was arrested in Gorgan and sentenced to 21 months in prison. This highlights the ongoing persecution of…
Meeting with Farahmand Snaei
Farahmand Snaei, a 51-year-old Baha'i citizen from Gorgan, is currently imprisoned in Rajai Shahr prison after being arrested in 2012. His wife is also incarcerated,…
The Attacker of Two Soldiers in Brussels Shot Dead
A man attacked two soldiers in Brussels with a knife and was subsequently shot dead by security forces. The attacker had no prior history of…
Iraqi Forces Retake Two Areas in Tal Afar
Iraqi forces have retaken two areas in Tal Afar from ISIS amidst ongoing military operations supported by the U.S. Secretary of Defense's visit to Iraq.…
Operation to Retake Tal Afar from ISIS in Iraq Begins
Iraqi security forces have launched a ground operation to retake Tal Afar from ISIS, following airstrikes that began earlier this month. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi…
Car Ramming at a Restaurant in France Leaves at Least One Dead
A car ran over customers at a pizza restaurant in France, resulting in the death of a 12-year-old girl and several injuries. The driver, a…