Clash over Syria Highlights Entanglements in Ongoing Civil War
As Syria’s war enters its seventh year, Israel’s clash with Iran underscores the global nature of the once regional conflict.
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Iran-Iraq Earthquake Leaves Hundreds Dead, Thousands Injured
On November 12, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near the Iran-Iraq border, injuring over 7000 people and killing over 500 more. The earthquake sent out seismic shockwaves, reportedly reaching as far as Lebanon, Israel, and Turkey.
Read MoreDeadliest Earthquake to Hit Iran in 5 Years
November 12 at approximately 9:18PM, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the northern border region between Iran and Iraq, killing around 400 and injuring more than 7,000, and search parties have scoured the region for survivors over the past week.
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Focus on Pornography Laws: Iran
In January 2017, Iran’s domestic policy on the censorship of pornography affected the rest of the world. The Telecommunication Company of Iran, often called “telecom,” misdirected traffic from 256 porn sites to fake addresses resulting in a blank page.
Read MoreIran Continues War Exercises Despite US Sanctions
The Iranian government has decided to move forward with its annual war exercises, despite mounting tensions between Iran and the United States. The U.S. has deployed forces to several bodies of water surrounding Iran.
Read MorePolitics Aside, U.S. Must Unify in Response to Iran’s Bad Faith
Iran and the U.S. signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran nuclear deal, written to prevent Iran from creating ballistic missiles with warhead-bearing capabilities and to halt nuclear weapons development. However, the deal faced strong opposition from Israel.
Read MoreIran Discarding U.S. Dollar Puts Global Currency At Risk
Iran is rumored to be abandoning the use of the U.S. dollar. The decision was announced January 29 by the Central Bank of Iran governor Valiollah Seif. The change will become effective on March 21, the start of the new fiscal year.
Read MoreU.S. Relations with Iran Crumble After New Sanctions
he Trump administration placed sanctions on Iran on February 3 as retaliation to the ballistic missile test performed by Tehran on January 29. The sanctions by the United States targeted 25 Iranians who assisted in the development of the ballistic missile program in Iran.
Read MoreFocus on Religious Persecution: Iran
By Daniel D’Amico Staff Writer On 25 September 2016, Mr. Farhang Amiri was murdered outside of his home in Yazd, Iran,
Read MoreObama’s Last-Minute Push to Save the Iran Nuclear Deal
The Iran nuclear deal could be under threat by President-elect Donald Trump. As stated by the International Atomic Energy Agency, the July 2015 deal boils down to a nine-page document delegating Iran’s ability to enrich uranium and places nuclear-related economic sanctions along with an arms embargo with the UN for five years upon the country.
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