Vienna talks reach “final text,” Mousavi statement controversy, & more
The Vienna talks have resumed for the first time since March, with some Western officials saying a deal must be reached by this weekend. Meanwhile, severe flooding has led to many deaths and damage to infrastructure across Iran. Iranian authorities are also increasing persecution of members of the Bahai faith.
29 Organizations Urge Passage of Amendment on Humanitarian Impact of Sanctions in this Year’s NDAA
Washington, DC – 29 organizations called on the Senate today to pass a key amendment, introduced by Representative Chuy Garcia’s (IL-04) and passed by the House, to investigate the effectiveness and humanitarian impact of U.S. sanctions. The amendment has passed the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act for three consecutive years. U.S. foreign […]
Doha talks end in continued slatemate, cyberattacks target steel plants, & more
The Doha talks have failed to break the stalemate in the nuclear negotiations, but are expected to continue in July. Meanwhile, the latest Iranian civilian infrastructure to be targeted by cyberattacks is steel plants. A French citizen has also been sentenced to eight years in prison on espionage charges.