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Iran leveraging its nuclear program to boost global, regional standing - Haaretz Sun, 20 Oct 2013 02:36:01 GMT

Haaretz

Iran leveraging its nuclear program to boost global, regional standing Haaretz Could it be that in less than two months, since Hassan Rohani was elected president, Iran has managed to devise a broad and detailed plan meant to change the face of the country's nuclear program? A Norwegian nuclear expert who is close to the world ... Iran sounds serious about wanting a nuclear deal, but getting one will be hardThe Economist Iran opens doors to tourists as Rouhani fosters thaw in relations with the westThe Guardian Tehran hard-liners say Iran was asked to slow, not halt, enrichmentLos Angeles Times Al Jazeera America -USA TODAY all 275 news articles »

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As Iran Shifts, Hard-Liners See Threat to Battle Cry - New York Times Sat, 19 Oct 2013 10:48:08 GMT

New York Times

As Iran Shifts, Hard-Liners See Threat to Battle Cry New York Times As Iran's new president, Hassan Rouhani, steers the country away from its confrontational posture toward the West, he is inevitably calling into question the bedrock anti-American ideology of the Islamic republic. That is turning the revolution's ...

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Iranian officials optimistic after Geneva talks - CNN Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:22:25 GMT

Iranian officials optimistic after Geneva talks CNN Geneva, Switzerland (CNN) -- A day after talks in Geneva between Iran and six world powers over Tehran's nuclear ambitions ended on a promising note, Iran's state-run news agency quoted government officials as expressing optimism that differences can ...

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Examining the Status of Iran's Nuclear Program and Talks - New York Times Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:33:18 GMT

New York Times

Examining the Status of Iran's Nuclear Program and Talks New York Times Negotiators in Iran's protracted nuclear dispute reported “substantive and forward looking negotiations” on Wednesday and said they would reconvene Nov. 7 to 8 for further talks. The following covers some questions about Iran's nuclear program. 'Substantive' talks over Iran's nuclear programCNN International Russia says Iran nuclear talks were 'quite promising'Reuters Iran nuclear talks in Geneva to continue into second dayThe Guardian Washington Post -TIME -Christian Science Monitor all 2,538 news articles »

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No mercy for Iranian execution survivor - CNN Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:41:21 GMT

BBC News

No mercy for Iranian execution survivor CNN (CNN) -- For now, Alireza M. is a lucky man. But, like life itself, that may not last. Convicted by an Iranian court of possessing a kilogram of crystal meth, the 37-year-old man was sentenced to death by hanging at Bojnurd Prison in northeastern Iran ... After Man Survives Hanging, Iran Plans a Second AttemptNew York Times Amnesty urges Iran to spare hanging survivor's lifeBBC News Iran decides man who survived execution should be hanged a second timeABC Online The Guardian -euronews -Daily Mail all 90 news articles »

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Amid changing atmosphere in Iran, opposition leaders scent freedom - Jerusalem Post Sat, 19 Oct 2013 14:43:16 GMT

Amid changing atmosphere in Iran, opposition leaders scent freedom Jerusalem Post DUBAI - Four months after President Hassan Rouhani's election, Iran is reviewing the house arrest of two opposition leaders, but conservatives may fear the consequences of freeing men who remain heroes to many Iranians. Mirhossein Mousavi and Mehdi ... and more »

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Hope for Iranian who survived botched hanging as sharia expert doubts ruling - The Guardian Sat, 19 Oct 2013 22:47:54 GMT

The Guardian

Hope for Iranian who survived botched hanging as sharia expert doubts ruling The Guardian Photograph: Mikael Karlsson/Alamy. Hopes have been raised for the life of the Iranian man who survived a hanging only to be condemned to be re-executed, after one of the country's oldest and most respected Islamic scholars appeared to question the ruling.

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Israeli and Saudi leaders could lose out if Iran deprives the US of its enemy - Irish Times Sun, 20 Oct 2013 02:53:18 GMT

Press TV

Israeli and Saudi leaders could lose out if Iran deprives the US of its enemy Irish Times 'The Saudis' worst nightmare would be the administration striking a grand bargain with Iran. ” Robert Gordon, US ambassador to Riyadh in 2001-2003, so highlights the potential significance of this week's constructive talks in Geneva between Iran and ... Israel, Saudi Arabia fear Iran-US ties: AnalystPress TV Saudi Arabia and UAE Preparing for War with Iran? Major Purchases of “Bunker ...Center for Research on Globalization all 6 news articles »

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After Talks on Iran's Nuclear Program, Officials Highlight the Positive - New York Times (blog) Thu, 17 Oct 2013 02:11:13 GMT

New York Times (blog)

After Talks on Iran's Nuclear Program, Officials Highlight the Positive New York Times (blog) GENEVA — Iran and a group of six world powers said Wednesday that they had engaged in “substantive” and “forward-looking” discussions on the disputed Iranian nuclear program and that they would meet again in early November.

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White House Weighs Easing Iran Sanctions' Bite With Slow Release of Assets - New York Times Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:27:00 GMT

White House Weighs Easing Iran Sanctions' Bite With Slow Release of Assets New York Times WASHINGTON — The Obama administration, in the wake of a promising first round of nuclear diplomacy with Iran, is weighing a proposal to ease the pain of sanctions on Tehran by offering it access to billions of dollars in frozen funds if the Iranian ...