Several environmental scientists have been arrested in Iran and accused of spying on nuclear facilities. One of the scientists, an American citizen Morad Tahbaz, graduate of Columbia University, is co-founder of the Persian Wildlife Heritage Foundation. Members of the Foundation have openly opposed installation of underground nuclear and missile launch facilities on protected lands. Its managing ... Continue Reading>>
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Visited Turkey Today and Addressed Release of Serkan Golge, US NASA Scientist
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo travelled to Turkey today to discuss several issues - one being the release of U.S. NASA scientist, Serkan Golge. Dr. Golge has been confined since 2016 after being accused of involvement with the failed coup attempt as a supporter of Gulen. Dr. Golge has denied Gulenist and coup involvement. He was, however, initially sentenced to 7.5 years in prison, which was ... Continue Reading>>
NASA Scientist Still Held in Turkish Prison – Needs Concerted U.S. Help for Release
Dr. Serkan Golge, an American citizen and a scientist working with NASA on their Mission to Mars program, was arrested while on vacation with his family, visiting his parents in Turkey. He was accused of being a participant in the failed coup attempt against the President of Turkey. He has always denied the charge. There appears to be very little corroborative evidence in this case and his ... Continue Reading>>