by Armin Baldwin
A UK lawmaker has written an op-ed praising Donald Trump for his speech at the UN General Assembly for “putting Iran’s violence, bloodshed and chaos in the spotlight”.
Russia Shielding Iran on Nuclear Deal
by Navid Felker
United States President Donald Trump has until 15th October to decide whether he will certify Iran as compliant to the 2015 nuclear deal. It will be a controversial decision because there are strong believers on both sides, all adamant that the wrong decision will be catastrophic.
Political Prisoner Soheil Arabi’s Immediate Release Is Demanded by Amnesty International
Staff writer, SF
The political prisoner Soheil Arabi is a cause of great concern for Amnesty International, as his hunger strike had gone on for 37 days. Amnesty has demanded his immediate and unconditional release, as well as access to full medical care for him.
Shockingly High Levels of Unemployment in Iran
by Azita Carlson
The Interior Minister of Iran, Abdol-Reza Rahmani Fazli, has said that he is very concerned about levels of unemployment in the country. There is reportedly 60% of the population that is out of work in some areas. His comments were reported after an interview with the Iran Students News Agency (ISNA).
Iran Nuclear Deal: What About the People of Iran?
Staff writer, SF
The Iran nuclear deal is a hugely controversial topic that is being discussed by leaders all over the world. Those in favour of it and those against it are presenting their cases for what US President Donald Trump should do next.
Hacking Group With Possible Links to Iran Discovered by Security Firm, FireEye
by Navid Felker
FireEye’s Mandiant Compromise Assessment service allows organizations to evaluate their environments for the presence of targeted attacker activity. The Compromise Assessment has helped many organizations identify or confirm security breaches that had existed for years and resulted in theft of valuable intellectual property, personally identifiable information, payment card information, or other sensitive information. According to analysis from FireEye, APT33, a hacking group, is believed to be working for the Iranian government.
Members of the Iranian Regime Speak About Its Export of Terrorism to the Middle East and Africa
by Azita Carlson
Mullah Kazem Sediqi, the Friday prayer leader in Tehran, acknowledged the widespread export of terrorism to the Middle East and Africa on September 22nd. He said, “We conducted a revolution in Iran, but today we are defending in Syria; today our reputation is heard all over Africa, an altar is set up in Nigeria.”
Joining Iranian Opposition Rally at UN, Former US Leaders Urge Withdrawal From Iran Nuclear Deal
Staff writer, SF
Last week, outside the United Nations in New York, an Iranian opposition rally was held during President Hassan Rouhani’s UN General Assembly Speech.
At UN General Assembly Meeting, Trump Leaves Iran Wondering Over Fate of Nuclear Deal
by Navid Felker
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told the United Nations General Assembly that Tehran will abide by the nuclear deal Iran made with five other countries —Britain, China, France, ¬Germany and Russia —and “will respond decis¬ively to its violation by any party.”
Iran: Workers Seeking Back Wages Attacked by Security Agents Using Tear Gas and Batons
by Atousa Pilger
Workers at two factories, Azarab and Hepco, staged a protest on Tuesday, September 19. They gathered at two locations in the city of Arak. Workers of Azarab Company closed the main Arak-Tehran road. According to reports, workers of Hepco Company blocked Arak’s railway line.
