News Archive - 2 April 2019

Facebook Identifies Iran-Linked Disinformation Effort With More Than 1 Million Followers

The pages were overseen by Iranians posing as U.S. and U.K. citizens.

At The CIA, A Fix To Communications System That Left Trail Of Dead Agents Remains Elusive

It’s not just “a single flawed system that needed to be fixed,” according to one former CIA official. “It was a universe of systems.”

Trump Gets Dragged By Twitter Users For ‘Game Of Thrones’-Inspired Sanctions Tweet

"You realize the whole 'Winter is coming' thing is BAD, right?" one Twitter user asked the president.

Iran-Linked Hackers Target Private Emails Of Nuclear Scientists, Sanctions Officials

The attempts to break in to emails of U.S. Treasury officials, Arab atomic scientists and D.C. think-tank employees illustrate Tehran's espionage priorities.

The UN General Assembly Turns Into A Fight Between Trump And Iran

One year after threatening North Korea before the General Assembly, the U.S. president targets Iran.

Iran Burns Trump With ‘Rake’ Jab: ‘Perhaps We’re Also Responsible For California Fires’

The country's foreign minister skewered Trump for his "shameful" statement supporting Saudi Arabia.

This 'Einstein Visa' Recipient Tells The Story Of Trump In One Tiny Painting

Renowned Iranian caricaturist Nasrin Sheykhi immigrated to the U.S. shortly after Trump's travel ban and quickly immortalized him in a painting.

Iran Continues To Honor Nuclear Deal Pledges Despite U.S. Withdrawal: UN Watchdog

The International Atomic Energy Agency said Tehran has been cooperating with inspectors and limiting stockpiles of key nuclear materials.

Iran’s Single-Sex Water Park

A new water park is providing relief during a heat wave in Iran. But men and women aren’t allowed to cool off at the same time.

Trump Administration Reimposes Oil And Financial Sanctions On Iran

Campaigning in Chattanooga, Tennessee, late on Sunday, Trump said his “maximum pressure” policy against Iran was working.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Retaliates For Deadly Parade Attack

Iran also launched drone attacks on the site, state TV reported.

How 544 Days In An Iranian Prison Changed Jason Rezaian

In his harrowing, surprisingly funny memoir, he discusses his warring identities as an Iranian-American.

U.S. Police Arrest Journalist Working For Iran's State TV, Broadcaster Says

No formal charges have been pressed against Marzieh Hashemi, Press TV says.

Her Husband Was Detained In Iran. Now She's Raising Their Child On Her Own.

Xiyue Wang has been gone for two and a half years. He and his wife worry their son will forget about him.

American Anchor For Iranian State TV Arrested On Visit To U.S.

Marzieh Hashemi is being held in prison, apparently as a material witness, her son said.

Iran Confirms Arrest Of U.S. Navy Veteran Reportedly Jailed Since July

It's not clear what crime Michael White is accused of. His mother said he was visiting his Iranian girlfriend when he disappeared.

Donald Trump Debuts 'Game Of Thrones'-Themed Poster At Cabinet Meeting

Inspired by HBO's hit flick, the president's "Sanctions Are Coming" meme has been turned into a giant poster.

Israel Strikes Iranian Military Targets In Syria

The Israeli military is giving more information on its activities in Syria than it used to.