Amir Daftari

6 days ago | newsweek.com | Amir Daftari

The Committee to Protect Journalists ( CPJ) has advised journalists traveling to the United States to take special precautions, citing growing concerns over potential new travel restrictions and increased scrutiny at U.S. borders under President Donald Trump's administration.

6 days ago | newsweek.com | Amir Daftari

Iran displayed tanks, missiles, and troops in a major military parade on Friday, as President Masoud Pezeshkian declared the country's armed forces a foundation of "peace, stability, and regional cooperation."The show of force comes before the next round of critical talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran's nuclear program. Newsweek has reached out to Iran's foreign ministry and the State Department for comment.

6 days ago | newsweek.com | Amir Daftari

New Satellite imagery confirms the USS Carl Vinson's arrival in the Gulf of Aden, joining the USS Harry S. Truman in a clear show of American force ahead of critical nuclear talks with Iran. The deployment comes as U.S. airstrikes intensify against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. President Donald Trump's administration has linked the month-long military campaign to diplomatic pressure on Tehran, which is preparing for a second round of talks with Washington.

6 days ago | kentucky.com | Amir Daftari

President Donald Trump said he is "not in a rush" to authorize military action against Iran, emphasizing a preference for diplomacy but warning that Tehran must not acquire a nuclear weapon. Speaking alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House on Thursday, Trump responded to reports that he discouraged an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, stating, "I wouldn't say waved off.

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Amir Daftari

Russia's upper house of parliament ratified a sweeping 20-year strategic partnership agreement with Iran on Wednesday, deepening military and nuclear cooperation just as fears of conflict between Washington and Tehran intensify. The Russian Federation Council confirmed the deal's ratification following a session in Moscow, advancing a pact signed in January by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.