by Azita Carlson
With the seven-year-long conflict in Syria showing no sign of ending, it seems like the Iranian Regime should start re-thinking their involvement in a war that has cost them so much.
The Iranian Regime has lost many soldiers during its support of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad, over 2,000 according to official estimates, but it is worth noting that the Iranian Regime has been downplaying this number in order to keep morale high among the troops.
The 27-page bill strengthens bans on transactions with IRGC and its affiliates
Joyce Karam
March 2, 2018
Updated: March 2, 2018 09:52 AM
by Saeed
The Supreme Leader of the Iranian Regime Ali Khamenei has dismissed claims of Iran’s malign interference in the domestic affairs of other countries in the region and basically told diplomats in the West to mind their own business.
by Armin Baldwin
The United Nations Human Rights Council has called on the Iranian Regime to respect human rights, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
On Monday, the chair of the Special Procedures Committee at the UNHRC, said that the Iranian Regime must stop retaliating against the Iranian people who are cooperating with international human rights mechanisms and must allow the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran to enter the country to carry out their mandate.
by Staff writer, SF
At the 35th Arab Interior Minister Council that was held in Algeria on March 9th, Lebanese Interior Minister Nouhad al-Mashnouq said that Iran’s expansion in the region “is one of the reasons for the security and political crisis in the Arab world.” He added, “Lebanon is a Lebanese responsibility, but it has been an Arab responsibility for several years and their first line of defense.”
by Atousa Pilger
As the future of the incredibly flawed 2015 Iranian nuclear deal hangs in the balance, the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) are desperately trying to save it by any means necessary.
This is nothing new and has been happening since Donald Trump, who famously threatened to tear up the deal, got into office, but until October, no one was quite sure whether Trump would do anything.
by Navid Felker
Although he is under an EU travel ban for human rights violations, Iran’s Justice Minister Alireza Avaei was granted a platform at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerland last month.
by Staff writer, SF
It was recently announced by the Bahraini Interior Ministry that a large number of lives were saved in an operation by its security forces. Weapons and explosive materials were seized before they were used — contravening a move that would have resulted in catastrophic human losses.
by Armin Baldwin
In January, Saudi Arabia lifted its long-standing ban on women in stadiums. This was good news for female fans, especially with the excitement over the World Cup coming up in Russia.
Meanwhile, in Iran, women continue to be barred from watching matches in stadiums, and if they attempt to, are detained by police. Still, Iranian women are enthusiastic soccer and volleyball fans.
by Azita Carlson
In Iran, Nowruz — the New Year — is marked by the Spring equinox, which falls on March 20th, this year. Before the Iranian people can welcome in the New Year, though, they must bid farewell to Winter by observing the national day of Charshanbeh Soori as it is called in Farsi, the language of Iran. This annual celebration, held on the last Tuesday of the year, is called the Fire Festival in English, and has been commemorated by Iranians for thousands of years.
