The report focused in particular on the Russian government's use of this network to push disinformation about the coronavirus pandemic as it spread across the globe. It did not mention Russian disinformation in the context of the 2020 US presidential election, however, as it falls outside of the mandate of the Department's Global Engagement Center (GEC), which focuses on foreign propaganda and disinformation aimed at foreign audiences. … [Read more...] about Intelligence community’s top election official: China and Iran don’t want Trump to win reelection, Russia working to ‘denigrate’ Biden
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Iran court brings new charges against Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, sparking UK outrage
In an extensive statement released Tuesday about his wife's legal status and developments over the last few days, he said: "While we felt close to release these past few months, yesterday Nazanin was taken to the Revolutionary Court for a reopened second court case. Her trial will be on Sunday. The case is illegal under Iranian law, as is the fact Nazanin was not already released back in March. … [Read more...] about Iran court brings new charges against Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, sparking UK outrage
Iran urged not to execute champion wrestler Navid Afkari
US President Donald Trump also asked Iranian leaders last week to spare Afkari's life, tweeting: "Hearing that Iran is looking to execute a great and popular wrestling star, 27-year-old Navid Afkari, whose sole act was an anti-government demonstration on the streets. They were protesting the 'country's worsening economic situation and inflation.'" … [Read more...] about Iran urged not to execute champion wrestler Navid Afkari
Iran executes man whose case drew international attention
The state TV segment showed blurred police documents and described the killing as a “personal dispute,” without elaborating. It said Afkari’s cellphone had been in the area and it showed surveillance footage of him walking down a street, talking on his phone. … [Read more...] about Iran executes man whose case drew international attention
Iran executes wrestler who Trump, others urged country to spare
Iran has reportedly executed a wrestler accused of murder after President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate panel seeks documents in probe of DHS whistleblower complaint Susan Collins: Trump 'should have been straightforward' on COVID-19 Longtime House parliamentarian to step down MORE asked authorities to spare him from the death penalty, according to the country’s state TV. … [Read more...] about Iran executes wrestler who Trump, others urged country to spare
