Germany To Start Nord Stream ‘War Crime’ Trial With Prosecutors Blaming Ukrainian ‘State Authorities’
After four years of speculation, leaks, and briefings by anonymous sources, the world is finally about to hear…
Prominent Iranian Human Rights Lawyer Arrested
A prominent human rights lawyer and activist has been arrested in Iran, sources close to him told RFE/RL’s…
House Republicans Move To Block Trump’s Russia Diesel Deal
WASHINGTON — Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick plans to force a House vote on legislation blocking Russian oil purchases,…
No Safe Haven: How Iran And Russia Target Exile Enemies
On a Thursday lunchtime in early March, Milad Pourtalebian came home to find his apartment had been broken…
US Lawmakers Target Serbia’s Democratic Backsliding, Ties To Russia, China, Iran
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan, bicameral group of US lawmakers is pressing for tougher action on what they describe…
US Targets Russia’s A7 Network In New Iran Sanctions Push
WASHINGTON — US authorities designated the A7 financial network as a “significant transnational criminal organization” in the latest…
Tajikistan Begins Receiving Iranian Oil, Testing New Supply Route And Extent Of US Sanctions
Tajikistan announced that it is now receiving oil and petroleum products from Iran, opening a potential new energy…
Tbilisi Rebukes Iranian Envoy Over Social Media Post On Canonized Georgian Queen
Iran’s ambassador to Georgia says he wants to help the two nations “know each other better.” Mission accomplished,…
Iran Threatens Energy Sites, Pens Letter To US Voters As It Awaits Official Response To Plan
Iran threatened to attack energy infrastructure across the Middle East if its security isn’t guaranteed as it ratcheted…
Bosnian Arms Probe Leads To Iran-Linked Criminal Network, Sources Tell RFE/RL
Firearms allegedly diverted into illegal channels by a police officer near Sarajevo may have reached Iran-linked criminal networks…
Trump Signs Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill, Putting New Pressure Tools At His Disposal
US President Donald Trump signed into law legislation aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia over its war…
A Quiet Ukrainian Counteroffensive, A ‘Rout’ For Russian Forces
Sometime around late May, as Russia’s all-out invasion neared the 4 1/2-year mark and the summer fighting season…