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US grants Iran sanctions exceptions to China - Reuters Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:17:12 GMT

Wall Street Journal (blog)

US grants Iran sanctions exceptions to China Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States gave China a six-month reprieve from Iran financial sanctions on Thursday, avoiding a diplomatic spat with a country whose support it needs to try to quell violence. China, Singapore Receive Iran Sanctions Waivers as Measures Take EffectWall Street Journal (blog) China, Singapore Exempted From US Iran Oil SanctionsBusinessweek Iran sanctions are about to get tougherThe Seattle Times New York Times -Fox News all 685 news articles »

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Iran to review Seoul ties if oil imports suspended - Reuters Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:01:31 GMT

AFP

Iran to review Seoul ties if oil imports suspended Reuters DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranian Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi warned South Korea on Thursday that Tehran would reconsider ties with Seoul if the country stopped importing oil from Iran, the official IRNA news agency. Iran to 'reconsider' ties if S. Korea cuts oil importsAFP Japan's May Iran crude imports slide ahead of sanctionsThe Republic Iran: Crisis-hit EU must rethink Iran oil embargoThe Associated Press Bloomberg -Tehran Times all 905 news articles »

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Assad, in Taped TV Interview, Calls Iran a Wise Friend - New York Times Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:51:28 GMT

CBS News

Assad, in Taped TV Interview, Calls Iran a Wise Friend New York Times President Bashar al-Assad of Syria thanked Iran, the country's only regional ally, in an interview taped last week, saying that “wise governments should spare no effort to safeguard Syria's stability.” Iran says ready to help solve Syria crisisReuters Iran: Syria Crisis Consultations 'Welcomed'Huffington Post World leaders to talk Syria without Iran, SaudisCBS News The Hill (blog) -Rochester Democrat and Chronicle -Press TV all 1,796 news articles »

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Officials slam Iran on anti-Semitic statement - Fox News Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:12:28 GMT

Officials slam Iran on anti-Semitic statement Fox News International officials have condemned statements made by Iran's vice president at a U.N.-sponsored drug conference in Tehran where he blamed Jews for the international drug trade. ... and more »

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Iran: Tehran and London agree to representation - San Jose Mercury News Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:05:40 GMT

The Guardian

Iran: Tehran and London agree to representation San Jose Mercury News TEHRAN, Iran—Iran has agreed with Britain to have other countries embassies represent the two nations in each other s capitals, Iranian state media reported on Thursday. Iran: Diplomatic Deal With BritainNew York Times all 250 news articles »

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Exclusive: Saudi readies oil line to counter Iran Hormuz threat - Reuters Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:07:51 GMT

Kipp Report

Exclusive: Saudi readies oil line to counter Iran Hormuz threat Reuters DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has reopened an old oil pipeline built by Iraq to bypass Gulf shipping lanes, giving Riyadh scope to export more of its crude from Red Sea terminals should Iran try to block. Oil Over $100 Seen on Iran After Worst Quarter Since 2008Businessweek Oil Rises From Nine-Month Low on European Summit, IranBloomberg Saudi Arabia readies oil line to counter Iran's Hormuz threatBusiness Recorder (blog) all 68 news articles »

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Israel urges Russia to pressure Iran over nukes - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:36:23 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Israel urges Russia to pressure Iran over nukes Pittsburgh Tribune-Review With Russia an influential voice in the international debate over Iran, the outcome of Putin's 24-hour visit could have deep implications for whether Israel decides to strike Tehran's nuclear facilities or give the international community more time to ... Netanyahu urges action on Iran after meeting Putinmsnbc.com (blog) all 1,102 news articles »

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EXCLUSIVE-Iran grain barter deals crash; considers big buys - Reuters Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:11:59 GMT

The Daily Star

EXCLUSIVE-Iran grain barter deals crash; considers big buys Reuters Indian wheat not meeting Iranian standards* Iran alternative payment system set upBy Jonathan Saul and Qasim NaumanLONDON/ISLAMABAD, June 28 (Reuters) - Iran's attempts tosecure millions of tonnes. Exclusive: Iran grain barter deals crash; considers big buysChicago Tribune all 23 news articles »

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Iran Announces the Salman Rushdie Fatwa Video Game - TIME Thu, 28 Jun 2012 07:00:56 GMT

TIME

Iran Announces the Salman Rushdie Fatwa Video Game TIME Novelist Salman Rushdie has so far escaped the decades-old call for his death in the real world, but in the video game universe he may not be so lucky. This week the government-sponsored Iranian Islamic Association of Students announced that a Salman ... Virtual Fatwas and Death Sentences: The Crazy Politics of Video Games in IranSlate Magazine (blog) Salman Rushdie Video Game: Iran Turns Fatwa Against Author Into A Toy With A ...Huffington Post all 23 news articles »

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Dissident Warnings From Iran - Huffington Post Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:17:38 GMT

Dissident Warnings From Iran Huffington Post Two dissenting Iranian religious figures -- an imprisoned cleric and an exiled spiritual Sufi -- have issued messages to the world condemning the Iranian theocratic authorities and calling on all religious believers to assist Iranians against the ...