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Iran's Oppressed Christians - New York Times Fri, 14 Mar 2014 17:05:23 GMT

Iran's Oppressed Christians New York Times BERLIN — I met Mori in the basement of a Lutheran church in Berlin's Zehlendorf district. A 28-year-old refugee who once ran a small business in Iran, he converted to Christianity five years ago and spoke to me on condition that I use only his first ... and more »

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In Iran, a battle over control of media and culture is heating up - Washington Post Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:12:18 GMT

Washington Post

In Iran, a battle over control of media and culture is heating up Washington Post TEHRAN — A long-smoldering battle over government control of media and culture in Iran is heating up, as opposing political forces fight over where the limits should be drawn on access to information. Iran's president, Hassan Rouhani, and his ...

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Ukraine dispute hasn't stalled Iran nuclear talks, US official says - Los Angeles Times Fri, 14 Mar 2014 19:01:36 GMT

BBC News

Ukraine dispute hasn't stalled Iran nuclear talks, US official says Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON -- A senior Obama administration official said Friday that U.S. frictions with Russia over Ukraine have not interfered with discussions concerning pending Iran nuclear negotiations, and expressed hope that the deepening conflict “will not ... Western banks cold-shoulder Iran trade finance schemeReuters Why human rights sanctions could work with IranCNN (blog) Altered Images: Iran poster links EU diplomat and gas attackBBC News NPR (blog) -New Straits Times all 196 news articles »

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Experts Predict: Iran Will Remain Deadly - Advocate.com Fri, 14 Mar 2014 10:23:21 GMT

Inter Press Service

Experts Predict: Iran Will Remain Deadly Advocate.com With the election last June of Hassan Rouhani as Iran's president, there were hopes for a Persian Spring that would improve human rights for the country's struggling LGBT community. Those hopes have not been borne out. Two new studies addressing the ... Rouhani has not stopped Iran suppressing human rights: UN envoyReuters UN Concerned Over Human Rights In IranRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 18 news articles »

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Saeed Abedini, US pastor held in Iran, denied treatment after prison beating - Fox News Thu, 13 Mar 2014 21:18:32 GMT

Crossmap

Saeed Abedini, US pastor held in Iran, denied treatment after prison beating Fox News An American pastor being held in one of Iran's most brutal prisons is in serious danger, after initially being refused medical treatment following a beating at the hands of his jailers, supporters of Saeed Abedini said. The 33-year-old Abedini, whose ... Iran Reverses, Calls Saeed's Shackling a 'Mistake'Christian Broadcasting Network After International Outcry, Iran Removes Shackles from Imprisoned Pastor Saeed ...Crossmap Iran Calls This Week's Treatment of Persecuted Pastor Saeed Abedini a MistakeCharisma News ucanews -American Center for Law and Justice -Christian News Network all 28 news articles »

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'Modelling Iranian style': surgical alterations and the 'porn star' look - The Guardian (blog) Wed, 12 Mar 2014 11:01:21 GMT

The Guardian (blog)

'Modelling Iranian style': surgical alterations and the 'porn star' look The Guardian (blog) There are few modelling agencies in Iran, so most models must go through a photographer like B.K., who runs a fashion studio from his home. His living room overflows with photographs of couture-clad women; the wings are filled with professional ... and more »

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US hopes Ukraine crisis won't harm work with Russia on Iran - Reuters Fri, 14 Mar 2014 16:08:04 GMT

US hopes Ukraine crisis won't harm work with Russia on Iran Reuters Senior officials from the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China are due to meet Iranian officials in Vienna next week for a new round of talks aimed at finding ways to limit Tehran's nuclear activities in exchange for ending ...

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Why Iran's youth don't fly the nest - The Guardian (blog) Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:39:20 GMT

The Guardian (blog)

Why Iran's youth don't fly the nest The Guardian (blog) The stark differences between generations get served up as comic conversation topics during any family gathering here, and although it is obvious that expectations and lifestyles have changed the world over, in Iran some factors remain the same.

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Iran's Oil Exports Peak After Interim Nuclear Deal - Wall Street Journal Fri, 14 Mar 2014 09:04:18 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Iran's Oil Exports Peak After Interim Nuclear Deal Wall Street Journal TEHRAN—The U.S. is "comfortable" with the level of Iran's oil exports, a senior official said Friday, despite data from a top energy agency showing that over the last two months the country's oil sales have reached their highest level in a year. Iran ... Is Iran About To Exceed Its Sanction-Based Oil Cap?Investing.com Iran's Oil Exports Rising, Threatening To Pass Cap Imposed In Nuclear DealInternational Business Times Iran kept crude shipments highest since December 2012, IEA saysTehran Times Press TV all 88 news articles »

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Iran says seals gas export deal with Oman - Reuters Wed, 12 Mar 2014 22:17:12 GMT

Times of Oman

Iran says seals gas export deal with Oman Reuters Energy-hungry Oman agreed to buy gas from Iran as far back as 2005 and a later draft deal in 2007 included plans for Oman to process Iranian gas for export as liquefied natural gas (LNG). But the two sides had never finalized terms and Oman had been ... Iran's Hassan Rouhani seals gas deal during visit to OmanFinancial Times Iran, Oman and the Peace DividendWall Street Journal (blog) Iran, Oman in talks on offshore projectsOffshore Oil and Gas Magazine all 379 news articles »