April 2016
Amazon Suspends Accounts of Several Iranian Officials
Amazon has suspended the accounts of several Iranian officials who made purchases totaling nearly $110,000, citing U.S. sanctions that prohibit such economic activities. This action…
Interior Ministry's Response to Hadad Adel's Claims of Government Interference in Elections
The Iranian Interior Minister and his deputy have responded to claims made by Gholamali Hadad Adel regarding government interference in the elections, requesting evidence and…
UN Representative in Syria: What negotiations can be held under bombardment?
The UN envoy for Syria, Stefan de Mistura, highlights the ongoing violence in Syria, with a citizen dying every 25 minutes, and calls for a…
The Population of Prisoners in Iran Reaches 'Over 200,000'
The Vice President of the Judicial and Legal Commission in Iran announced that the number of prisoners has surpassed 200,000, highlighting the social issues faced…
Withdrawal from the National Development Fund and the Dispute Surrounding It
Ahmad Tavakoli has raised concerns about a $2.5 billion withdrawal from the National Development Fund, claiming it occurred before Rouhani's presidency. Eshaq Jahangiri refuted these…
Meeting Between the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran and the U.S. Treasury Secretary
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew met with Iranian Central Bank Governor Valiollah Seif, affirming that the U.S. will uphold its commitments under the nuclear deal…
Release of US State Department Human Rights Report; Kerry: We Oppose All Forms of Torture
John Kerry reaffirmed the US stance against torture during the release of the State Department's annual human rights report, which criticized Iran and other nations…
Air France Flight Attendants Protest Mandatory Hijab in Iran
Female flight attendants from Air France are protesting a new requirement to wear hijab when entering Iran. The directive comes as Air France prepares to…