Jason Rezaian has “confessed” to leading a network of spies in Iran, working directly with the U.S. to “topple the Iranian regime,” according to Fars News, Iran’s state-run media...
Middle East
It appears social media is fanning the flames of Palestinian violence against Israeli citizens that has escalated over the last month, sending messages praising the perpetrators by calling them...
Human Rights
Iran
Lisas Desk
Syria
Sorry Syria: Iranians apologize for country’s involvement in Syria
Iranian activists have launched a new online campaign to protest Tehran’s involvement in the Syrian civil war and to condemn their country’s support of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. Launched...
A new hit song in Iran probably won’t find its way onto John Kerry’s iPod. “Hotel Coburg” and the accompanying video savages President Obama and the U.S., calling Americans...
From the Ground
Human Rights
Iran
Lisas Desk
Nuclear
#TBT: Iran’s 2009 Green Revolution, Michael Jackson & the upcoming Iran deal
Six years ago today, round-the-clock coverage of Iran’s Green Revolution came to what is common practice in today’s media world—a complete halt upon breaking news that Michael Jackson had...
Christianity
From the Ground
ISIS
Lisas Desk
Syria
Exclusive: Negotiations underway to free Assyrians held by ISIS
Negotiations are underway between ISIS and the Assyrian leadership in an effort to free the hostages held by the militant group, according to a leader of the Assyrian Patriotic...
al Qaeda
From the Ground
Human Rights
Jordan
Lisas Desk
ISIS followers celebrate Jordanian pilot death at outdoor screening party
As people around the world react with shock to the horrific ISIS video of the burning of Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh, the Islamic State had a viewing party for...
From the Ground
Human Rights
Islam
Lisas Desk
Saudi Arabia
Update: Saudi king refers blogger case to Supreme Court
Update: In light of international outcry over flogging, the Saudi king has referred blogger Raif Badawi’s case to Supreme Court, his wife tells LisaDaftari.com Saudi Arabia postponed a second round...
From the Ground
Iran
Lisas Desk
Iran’s Pharrell Williams ‘Happy’ dancers sentenced to 91 lashes, jail
Iran’s latest crackdown on freedom includes lashes and prison for seven young adults who posted a video of themselves dancing to the American pop hit “Happy” and a death...