SAP entered into an agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ), admitting it illegally exported thousands of copies of its software to Iran.
GitHub Now Available to Developers in Iran
GitHub has been granted a license to operate in Iran, giving Iranian developers access to a valuable resource.
U.S. Charges Huawei With Racketeering and IP Theft
In the ongoing battle between the U.S. and Huawei, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed new charges against the Chinese firm.
Cyberattacks May Be Imminent In Wake Of U.S. Strike On Iranian Leader
In the wake of a U.S. strike that killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, Quds Force Commander, analysts and former officials are warning that a cyberattack may be imminent, according to The Washington Post. “At this point, a cyberattack should…
Jon Stewart Says America’s Enemies Are Not the X-Men
Comedian and Daily Show host Jon Stewart has a knack for simplifying things. His show is known for taking the hype and drama spun by the 24-hour “news” networks and reducing it to snips and bites that reveal what’s really…
Mark Zuckerberg Ordered To Court In Iran
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been ordered to appear in court in Iran to respond to complaints from Facebook users living in Iran. According to a judge, several Facebook users have complained that many Facebook apps including Instagram…
MERS Virus: Iran Confirms First Two Cases
The MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) virus, which has been responsible for over 175 deaths in Saudi Arabia, has now been confirmed in Iran. Yesterday, Iranian officials explained that the first two cases of MERS virus in Iran had been…
Iran ‘Happy’ Video Lands Six Young People In Jail
Six young Iranians were jailed for appearing in a video of Pharrell’s song “Happy.” Reports say that the Iranians have been freed on $100,000 bail, but the director of the video still remains in prison. According to reports, they were…
Leila Hatami Scandal One Example of Iranian Misogyny
We told you recently about the scandal that has erupted in Iran over famous Iranian actress Leila Hatami. While attending the Cannes Film Festival , Hatami was greeted by Festival president Gilles Jacob with a customary two-cheek kiss. The kiss…
Leila Hatami in Trouble in Iran Over Kiss
Iranian actress Leila Hatami co-starred in the 2011 film, “A Separation,” which won an Oscar for Best Foreign Film. But now she is in the world spotlight for a very different reason. Leila Hatami was attending the Cannes Film Festival…
Leila Hatami’s Kiss On The Cheek Displeases Iran’s Media
A simple kiss on the cheek has caused controversy in the international film community. Cannes Film Festival Gilles Jacob kissed Iranian actress Leila Hatami as a greeting on Sunday at the Cannes Film Festival. A public kiss, even on the…
Utah Plane In Iran Actually Belonged To Ghanaians?
To put it mildly, the United States and Iran have a rather strained relationship. Economic dealings between the two nations are almost non-existent. This is why so many people are extremely puzzled over a photograph of a private jet traced…
Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Weapon Shipments
In 2006, Israel and Hezbollah fought a 34 day battle which ultimately resulted in nothing gained but many lives lost. This conflict, known as the 2006 Lebanon War or 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War, was just part of the much larger Israeli-Iranian…
Iranian Warships: Is Threat Real or Not?
Iranian warships that are making their way toward U.S. maritime borders could be in response to US occupation of Gulf waters, said somewhat official Fars news agency on Saturday, according to Reuters. Fars reported that the plan was part of…
Iran Warships: Serious Threat Or More Posturing?
Iranian officials announced recently that the country was sending ships in the direction of US maritime waters. The move is said to be in response to the United State’s own increased presence in the Persian Gulf. The semiofficial Fars news…
Ayatollah Khamenei Discusses US Enmity Toward Iran
In November, Iran, led by current president Hassan Rouhani, and the P5+1, comprised of the 5 permanent members on the UN Security Council (United States, China, Russia, United Kingdom, France) and Germany, came to terms regarding the cessation of certain…