By Pooya Stone
The US State Department has issued an advisory alert about the US sanctions risk for anyone involved in transferring or exporting graphite electrodes and needle coke – essential materials for the steel industry – to Iran.
US Charges Indonesian With Violating Sanctions on Iran
By Jubin Katiraie
The United States’ Justice Department on Tuesday, December 10, charged an Indonesian and three Indonesia-based businesses with violating sanctions on Iran by supplying blacklisted Iranian airline Mahan Air with millions of dollars worth of new and refurbished aircraft parts.
MEP Gets Vote on Crackdown on Iran Protests
By Pooya Stone
A European lawmaker has finally managed to secure a vote in the European Parliament regarding the violent crackdown on protests in Iran by the Iranian authorities.
Iran Threat to UK Shipping in the Gulf
By Jubin Katiraie
The Iranian threat to British shipping in the Gulf “hasn’t gone away”, according to the head of the Royal Navy, who described Iran’s actions as “aggressive” and “outrageous”.
Iran’s Recent Protests Is Merely the Beginning of the Story!
By Pooya Stone
Little more than a month ago, the Iranian government passed the heaviest political crisis its rulers have experienced in the past 40 years. Officials still warn each other about upcoming protests that will be much deeper and stronger due to the roots of people’s complaints not being resolved.
Lebanese Countdown for Iran Malign Influence
By Pooya Stone
In Lebanon, while the political turmoil escalates over the appointment of a new prime minister, protesters flooded into Beirut’s streets on Sunday, December 15. They demonstrated their denouncing of the country’s rulers by gathering in downtown Beirut.
Iraq Protest Sends Shockwaves in the Iranian Market
By Pooya Stone
As the price of the dollar rose again against Iran’s national current, the rial, the impact of the recent gasoline price hike on Iranian society was raised again, as Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his ministers were very confident that the price level would not rise or would be controlled or restricted after the price rise of gasoline.
Deaths Under Torture for Arrested Iran Protesters
By Jubin Katiraie
As more news comes out about the crackdown on the Iranian uprising, we’re hearing of horrific crimes against humanity being committed, including deaths under torture.
Iran Executes 99th Woman Since 2013
By Jubin Katiraie
The Iranian government of the so-called moderate Hassan Rouhani has executed 99th woman since 2013. A woman, identified only as Maryam, was hanged along with her husband, identified only as Mehdi R., in the Central Prison of Mashhad on Sunday, December 8, according to several state-run media outlets.
Is Fear Changing Camp in Iran?
By Jubin Katiraie
It took her less than two weeks to make U-turn.
Lelya Vaseghi is the governor of the Qods region – a Tehran suburb recently spread where once an old city stood.
