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US imposes sanctions on Iran's petrochemical industry - Reuters Fri, 31 May 2013 19:56:28 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

US imposes sanctions on Iran's petrochemical industry Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States blacklisted on Friday eight companies in Iran's petrochemical industry, sending a warning to the Islamic Republic's global customers as Washington strives to cut off funds to the country's nuclear program. US Targets Iran's Petrochemical IndustryNew York Times Kerry sees no change on Iran no matter who wins electionLos Angeles Times Iran's presidential candidates debate justice and a 'resistance economy'Christian Science Monitor ABC News -Aljazeera.com -Bloomberg all 292 news articles »

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Tehran says US, not Iran, sponsors terrorism - Reuters Fri, 31 May 2013 20:22:01 GMT

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Tehran says US, not Iran, sponsors terrorism Reuters UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Iran on Friday rejected a U.S. State Department report that accused Tehran of increasing its support for terrorism overseas to levels not seen for two decades, saying it is the United States that backs terrorists in the ... State Department highlights Iran's 'marked resurgence' of state-sponsored ...Long War Journal Iran support for global terror surged in 2012, administration report saysFox News Iran's sponsorship of terrorism sees "marked resurgence" : USYahoo! News all 45 news articles »

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Iran denounces US sentencing for Saudi envoy plot - USA TODAY Fri, 31 May 2013 20:34:54 GMT

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Iran denounces US sentencing for Saudi envoy plot USA TODAY Iran's foreign ministry is condemning the U.S. for the sentencing of an Iranian-American in a death plot involving the Saudi envoy to Washington. arbabsiar. This handout mugshot obtained October 12, 2011 courtesy of the Nueces County, Texas, sheriff's ... Iranian American in Iran-backed plot to kill Saudi ambassador gets 25 yearsWashington Post Iran denounces US sentencing over Saudi envoy PlotNewsday Iran Downplays Sentencing Over Plot To Kill Saudi EnvoyRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 89 news articles »

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US allows export of devices and software to Iran in runup to election - PCWorld Fri, 31 May 2013 14:11:33 GMT

US allows export of devices and software to Iran in runup to election PCWorld The U.S. government has lifted sanctions on the export of a variety of consumer communications devices, software and services including mobile phones to Iran ahead of elections in that country. The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in consultation with ...

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Iran's religious poor losing hope - Washington Post Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:42:23 GMT

Iran's religious poor losing hope Washington Post The densely populated communities supplied tens of thousands of young men to fight in the eight-year war between Iran and Iraq in the 1980s. Their working classes formed a base of support that helped catapult Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the presidency in ... and more »

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Iran accused of using online censorship and hacking to sway presidential poll - The Guardian Fri, 31 May 2013 18:35:23 GMT

The Guardian

Iran accused of using online censorship and hacking to sway presidential poll The Guardian Iranian authorities are mounting a sophisticated campaign of online censorship, hacking attacks and filtering to influence the country's imminent presidential elections, according to reports from people inside the country and security researchers outside.

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OPEC to meet amid Iran-Saudi tensions - USA TODAY Fri, 31 May 2013 08:31:38 GMT

OPEC to meet amid Iran-Saudi tensions USA TODAY For the 12 oil ministers from countries ranging from Venezuela to Nigeria and Iran, the formal focus of Friday's get-together is to determine production levels. The consensus in the markets is that ministers will opt to maintain the status quo as ...

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Iran presidential debate on economy dissolves into chaos - Reuters Fri, 31 May 2013 19:46:57 GMT

Iran presidential debate on economy dissolves into chaos Reuters DUBAI, May 31 (Reuters) - Iran's first debate between candidates for the presidency degenerated into acrimony live on state television on Friday when, instead of discussing the economy, some of the hopefuls resorted to sniping over the questions and ...

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US lifts ban on mobile phones and software for Iran - BBC News Fri, 31 May 2013 08:25:06 GMT

US lifts ban on mobile phones and software for Iran BBC News The US has eased restrictions on the sale of mobile phones and other communications devices, software and services to Iranians. The move is intended to promote Iranians' political freedom, countering what the US describes as Tehran's efforts to ...

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US targets Iran petrochemical industry - FRANCE 24 - FRANCE 24 Fri, 31 May 2013 21:50:26 GMT

US targets Iran petrochemical industry - FRANCE 24 FRANCE 24 "We are committed to intensifying the pressure against Iran, not only by adopting new sanctions, but also by actively enforcing our sanctions and preventing sanctions evasion," David Cohen, the Treasury Department point man on sanctions, said in a ...