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US Sanctions Iranian Tankers to Tighten Oil Noose - Businessweek Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:02:04 GMT

Wall Street Journal (blog)
US Sanctions Iranian Tankers to Tighten Oil Noose
Businessweek
The U.S. Treasury identified the National Iranian Tanker Co. as an Iranian government entity, a move intended to make it tougher for Iran to ship its oil overseas or circumvent international sanctions on oil sales.
US Imposes New Rules to Tighten Vise on IranNew York Times
US cracks down on Iran's oil tanker company, exposes frontsReuters
Frustrated by Iran talks, Congress presses for harsher sanctionsWashington Post
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New sanctions on Iran boost oil prices - Businessweek Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:02:03 GMT

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New sanctions on Iran boost oil prices
Businessweek
NEW YORK (AP) — Fears of violence in the Persian Gulf escalated Thursday, pushing the price of oil higher.
Oil Drops on Demand Concern Amid Signs Economy SlowingBloomberg
Iran fuel oil exports plummet in June-industry dataReuters

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Iranian-Canadians puzzled by bank account closures - MiamiHerald.com Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:34:44 GMT

AFP
Iranian-Canadians puzzled by bank account closures
MiamiHerald.com
The vice president of an Iranian-Canadian advocacy group said Thursday that a Canadian bank has been closing a number of accounts belonging to members of the community with little or no explanation.
Close Iran's Ottawa embassy: Nazanin Afshin-jamIranian
Iranian-Canadians fume as TD closes accountsAxis of Logic
TD Bank: Iranian-Canadians caught up in sanctions rowBBC News
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FBI probes China's ZTE over Iran tech deals: report - Reuters Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:26:00 GMT

The Smoking Gun
FBI probes China's ZTE over Iran tech deals: report
Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - The FBI has opened a criminal investigation into ZTE Corp over the Chinese company's sale of banned U.S. computer equipment to Iran and its alleged subsequent attempts to cover it up.
FBI Investigating Major Chinese Firm for Selling Spy Gear to IranWired News
FBI Targets Chinese Firm Over Iran DealThe Smoking Gun

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Iran backs plan for Syria-led transition: Annan - Chicago Tribune Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:30:15 GMT

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Iran backs plan for Syria-led transition: Annan
Chicago Tribune
GENEVA (Reuters) - International mediator Kofi Annan said on Wednesday Iran and Iraq supported a plan for a political transition in Damascus led by Syria and that they would use their influence to.
In Iran, a Public Debate on SyriaWall Street Journal
Can diplomacy succeed with Iran and Syria?Washington Post
Obama spokesman: Iran won't play helpful role in Syria crisisABC News
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Son: Iranian dad arrested for my Facebook posts - CNN International Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:55:14 GMT

Son: Iranian dad arrested for my Facebook posts
CNN International
A 25-year-old Iranian says his Facebook activity has led to his father's detention in a notorious prison in Tehran. And he's struggling to free him.

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COMMODITIES-Oil jumps on Iran; corn up on renewed harvest worry - Reuters Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:01:20 GMT

COMMODITIES-Oil jumps on Iran; corn up on renewed harvest worry
Reuters
Oil reverses early loss after US tightens Iran sanctions * Corn recoups Wednesday loss on fresh harvest worry By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, July 12 (Reuters) - Oil rebounded from earlylosses.

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Sweden to watch British interests in Iran - Reuters Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:01:32 GMT

Belfast Telegraph
Sweden to watch British interests in Iran
Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain said on Thursday Sweden would look after its interests in Iran as part of a deal hammered out after the UK closed its Tehran embassy late last year at the height of a diplomatic.
Sweden to represent London in Iran after diplomatic breakdown last yearMontreal Gazette

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Iraq Crude Production Overtakes Iran as OPEC Trims Output - Businessweek Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:51:00 GMT

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Iraq Crude Production Overtakes Iran as OPEC Trims Output
Businessweek
Iraq's crude production overtook Iran's last month for the first time in more than two decades as Iran led a decline in OPEC output ahead of a European Union ban on purchases from the nation, according to the producer group.
OPEC Sees Iran Oil Output At 20-Year Low As Sanctions BiteNASDAQ
Saudi Arabia wins oil battle against IranAl-Arabiya
Saudi cranks up June oil output, Iran slumps: OPECAhram Online
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Dismantling Settlements Won't Stop Iran - Commentary Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:46:47 GMT

Dismantling Settlements Won't Stop Iran
Commentary
Iran is a threat to Israel but it is also a danger to the surrounding Arab countries as well as to the West. Israeli concessions won't dampen Iran's resolve to go nuclear because Tehran doesn't care about a two-state solution for the Palestinians ...

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