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…
Disciplinary Action Against 16 American Soldiers Related to the Kunduz Hospital Attack
The U.S. government is set to announce disciplinary actions against 16 soldiers involved in the airstrike on a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan,…
Arrest of 15 in Turkey Following Suicide Bombing in Bursa
Fifteen individuals were arrested in Turkey following a suicide bombing in Bursa that injured 13 people but caused no fatalities. The bombing occurred shortly after…
Russia is 'considering the possibility of purchasing' heavy water from Iran
Iran is negotiating with Russia for the sale of 40 tons of heavy water, while the U.S. has confirmed a purchase of 32 tons as…
Majority of Senate Requests Obama to Increase Military Aid to Israel
A bipartisan majority of U.S. Senators has urged President Obama to increase military aid to Israel, currently set at $3 billion annually, amid rising defense…
North Korean Leader Emphasizes Readiness to Attack South Korea and the U.S.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has declared the country's readiness to attack South Korea and the U.S. following a submarine missile test, which South Korea…
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…
Alan Ir: We Are Not Preventing Legal Trade with Iran and Authorized Transactions Under the JCPOA
Alan Ir, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, affirmed that the U.S. is not obstructing Iran's legal trade or access to assets freed under the JCPOA,…
First U.S. Airstrike Against ISIS Using B-52 Bombers
The U.S. military has conducted its first airstrike against ISIS in Iraq using B-52 bombers, marking a significant escalation in military operations against the group.…
Image of African American Woman on $20 Bills
The U.S. Treasury will feature Harriet Tubman's image on the new twenty-dollar bill, replacing Andrew Jackson, a known slave owner. This change coincides with the…
Iran Faces 'Finding Ships' Challenge for Increasing Oil Exports
Iran is facing challenges in finding tankers for its increasing oil exports due to the condition of its fleet and ongoing international reluctance to engage…
Pentagon Protests 'Dangerous and Unprofessional' Encounter with Russian Fighter Jet
The Pentagon condemned a Russian Su-27 fighter jet for dangerously intercepting a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea, marking a significant escalation in military…
North Korea's Missile Test on Kim's Grandfather's Birthday 'Failed'
North Korea's recent missile test, coinciding with a significant anniversary, was deemed unsuccessful by South Korean and U.S. military officials. This incident highlights ongoing tensions…
Washington's Reaction to the Flight of Two Russian Fighters Over an American Destroyer
The U.S. military has expressed concern over two Russian Su-24 fighters flying low over the USS Donald Cook, labeling the incident as provocative. This occurs…
Iran's Oil Revenues Increased by 90% After JCPOA
Iran's oil revenues have reportedly increased by 90% since the implementation of the JCPOA, with current exports reaching 1.7 million barrels per day. This significant…
Kerry's Visit to Baghdad; US to Provide Additional $155 Million Aid to Iraq
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited Baghdad to support Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's political efforts and announced an additional $155 million in aid to…
General Rodriguez: The Number of ISIS Members in Libya Has Doubled in One Year
General David Rodriguez reported that the number of ISIS members in Libya has doubled to between 4,000 and 6,000 over the past year, raising concerns…
Panama Papers: Iceland to Hold Early Elections
Iceland is set to hold early elections following the resignation of Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson due to the Panama Papers scandal. The new prime…
Reuters: The U.S. is Considering a Plan to Increase Special Forces in Syria
The U.S. is contemplating increasing its special operations forces in Syria to enhance efforts against ISIS, as the Obama administration evaluates military options in both…