A Massachusetts-based political scientist and author is accused of secretly working for the government of Iran while lobbying US officials on issues like nuclear policy, federal authorities said Tuesday.
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UN rights office condemns Iran’s fourth juvenile execution in one year breaching international law
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) condemned Thursday Iranian officials’ fourth execution of a child offender in 2020
Iran cuts gas flows to Iraq and threatens further reductions
Iran has slashed the amount of natural gas it exports to Iraq and threatened further cutbacks over unpaid bills, increasing the likelihood of more electricity shortages in Baghdad and other major cities.
Iran punishes family of slain 2019 protester again
Iran has taken another punitive action against the outspoken family of a protester killed by security forces who crushed nationwide anti-government demonstrations last year, handing the protester’s uncle a suspended prison sentence for criticizing the nation’s Islamist rulers.
Iran uses disguised tanker to export Venezuelan Oil
A tanker chartered by the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) is loading Venezuelan crude for export, documents from state-run PDVSA show, providing evidence of the two countries’ latest tactics to expand their trade in defiance of U.S. sanctions.
Venezuela pays for imports from Iran and Turkey with bitcoin to evade sanctions
Venezuela is reportedly paying companies in allied countries, including Iran and Turkey, with bitcoin to mitigate the effects of U.S. sanctions on its economy. The Venezuelan government is also planning to increase bitcoin usage now that it has a dedicated cryptocurrency mining center.
Trump determined to designate pro-Iran groups as terrorist
President Donald Trump wants his years in the White House to be remembered as the most anti-Iranian in the recent history of the US. He does not want to launch a war against Tehran, but he wants to make tough statements that include practical actions to contain Iran
Trump administration adds Iran to list of countries lacking religious freedom
The Trump administration on Monday named China, Nigeria and Iran to the list of countries that engage in violating or allowing violations of religious freedom within their borders — part of U.S. efforts to end religious persecution around the world.
Child tortured by Iran authorities after father killed by terrorists makes emotional plea
A child tortured by Iranian authorities after his father was killed by terrorists has said that all he wanted to do was get home to be with his mother.
Venezuelan bishop warns of Iran’s rising influence in the country
According to one Venezuelan bishop, the world should be concerned by the growing military presence of Iran in his country.
Phantom buyers in Russia, advice from Iran help Venezuela skirt oil sanctions
On Aug. 21, a tanker called the Otoman docked at the Jose oil terminal on Venezuela’s coast in the Caribbean to load 1.82 million barrels of heavy crude, according to the state oil company’s internal documents.
