We reaffirm our strong commitment to a diplomatic resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue and welcome the efforts by the E3+3, led by High Representative Ashton, and Iran to negotiate a comprehensive solution that provides confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program. We underline the importance of the continuing effective implementation by ... Read More»
Remarks by the President at West Point Academy Commencement Ceremony
Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. And thank you, General Caslen, for that introduction. To General Trainor, General Clarke, the faculty and staff at West Point — you have been outstanding stewards of this proud institution and outstanding mentors for the newest officers in the United States Army. I’d like to acknowledge the ... Read More»
Omid Behrouzi
Name: Omid Behrouzi Occupation: Lawyer Date of Imprisonment: September 8, 2011 Charge: “Forming an Illegal Group,” “Acting Against National Security,” “Propaganda Against the Regime,” “Insulting the Leader of the Islamic Republic,” “Disturbing Public Order” Sentence: Seven and a Half Years in Prison. He was released in March 2015. Behrouzi was among the dozens of prisoners of conscience held in Evin Prison ... Read More»
Emad Bahavar
Name: Emad Bahavar Occupation: Student, Political Activist Date of Sentence: January 10, 2011 Charge: “Propaganda Against the State,” “Insulting the Supreme Leader” Sentence: Seven Years in Prison, and a Ten Year Ban on Political Activities, Media Activities, and Internet Activities He was released in December 2014. Bahavar was among the dozens of prisoners of conscience held in Evin Prison Ward 350 reported ... Read More»
Khosro and Massoud Kordpour
Name: Khosro and Massoud Kordpour Occupation: Journalists Date of Imprisonment: March 7 and 9, 2013 Charge: “Propaganda Against the Regime” and “Assembly and Collusion” Sentence: 6 Years Imprisonment and 3.5 Years Imprisonment, Respectively. Massoud was released in December 2015. Khosro was released in September 2017. Read More»