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Iran says it built copy of captured US drone - CNN Tue, 13 May 2014 14:45:26 GMT

CNN

Iran says it built copy of captured US drone CNN (CNN) -- Iran on Sunday unveiled what it says is a copy of a U.S. stealth drone that it "commandeered" in 2011. "The drone was brought down by the Iranian Armed Forces' electronic warfare unit which commandeered the aircraft and safely landed it," the ... Six powers, Iran enter crunch phase of nuclear diplomacyReuters Iran replicates CIA's RQ-170 Sentinel droneRT Iran says it has built copy of captured American drone, will take it on test ...Fox News Los Angeles Times -BBC News all 1,046 news articles »

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A 'nightmare becoming reality'? Iran unveils American drone replica. - Christian Science Monitor Tue, 13 May 2014 19:03:42 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

A 'nightmare becoming reality'? Iran unveils American drone replica. Christian Science Monitor Today, Fars News Agency reported that while Iran's duplicate of the US RQ-170 Sentinel drone was smaller, it also had a “bombing capability to attack the US warships in any possible battle.” The story in Persian was headlined: “America's nightmare has ... Iran claims copy of captured US drone will soon take test flightThe Guardian Iran claims to clone US stealth drone, but it looks fakeArs Technica Iran to up anti-ship, anti-radar missiles' range: Cmdr.Press TV VICE News all 38 news articles »

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In thaw, Saudi extends invitation to Iran - Washington Post Tue, 13 May 2014 17:56:09 GMT

The Guardian

In thaw, Saudi extends invitation to Iran Washington Post RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia said Tuesday that it had invited Iran's foreign minister to visit Riyadh, breaking the ice in one of the most hostile relationships in the Middle East ahead of key talks on Iran's nuclear program in Vienna this week ... Saudi Arabia moves to settle differences with IranThe Guardian Saudi foreign minister says has invited Iran's Zarif to visitReuters Saudi Arabia extends historic invitation to IranCBS News Financial Times -Arutz Sheva all 143 news articles »

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Nuclear Talks Will Confront Iran's Future Capability to Enrich Uranium - New York Times Tue, 13 May 2014 06:50:12 GMT

Washington Post (blog)

Nuclear Talks Will Confront Iran's Future Capability to Enrich Uranium New York Times WASHINGTON — As Iran and six world powers meet this week in Vienna to begin drafting language to resolve their nuclear standoff, negotiators say they are finally confronting a crucial sticking point to a permanent agreement — the size and shape of ... US, French deliver assurances against 'bad' Iran dealJerusalem Post An ex-adviser of Obama bashes interim Iran dealWashington Post (blog) Iran Nuclear Deal Takes Shape, Powers Poised to Expand TiesBloomberg The Times of Israel -Haaretz all 141 news articles »

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Breaking bad in Tehran: how Iran got a taste for crystal meth - The Guardian Wed, 14 May 2014 00:32:16 GMT

The Guardian

Breaking bad in Tehran: how Iran got a taste for crystal meth The Guardian Bijan is a cook and dealer of sheesheh – crystal meth – which has exploded on the Iranian drug market and, for the first time, overtaken heroin to become the country's second most popular drug (opium still tops the list). Meth production in the country ... and more »

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Slow progress in IAEA investigation may complicate Iran nuclear talks - Reuters Tue, 13 May 2014 13:04:04 GMT

Slow progress in IAEA investigation may complicate Iran nuclear talks Reuters The IAEA also made clear that no agreement had yet been reached with Iran on what issues to tackle in the next phase of a cooperation pact aimed at allaying fears that the country may have been seeking to develop a nuclear weapons capability.

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How to strike a win-win deal with Iran - CNN (blog) Wed, 14 May 2014 00:35:31 GMT

How to strike a win-win deal with Iran CNN (blog) Editor's note: Reza Marashi is director of research at the National Iranian American Council. Trita Parsi is president of the National Iranian American Council and author of A Single Roll of the Dice: Obama's Diplomacy with Iran. The views expressed ...

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Women addicted to drugs in Iran begin seeking treatment despite taboo - Washington Post Sun, 11 May 2014 11:16:10 GMT

Women addicted to drugs in Iran begin seeking treatment despite taboo Washington Post But the modest facility here, a substance-abuse rehabilitation center for women, is one sign that attitudes are slowly changing as Iran begins to confront an uncomfortable problem that long went ignored. The bulk of Afghan opium passes through Iran ...

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Exclusive: Iran's illicit procurement appears to slow amid nuclear talks - UN ... - Reuters Sun, 11 May 2014 20:09:48 GMT

Exclusive: Iran's illicit procurement appears to slow amid nuclear talks - UN ... Reuters VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran's attempts to illicitly procure materials for its disputed nuclear and missile programs appear to have slowed down as it pursues talks on a long-term accord with world powers, a U.N. expert panel said in a confidential report ...

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#BBCtrending: The women in Iran taking off the hijab - BBC News Tue, 13 May 2014 02:15:32 GMT

BBC News

#BBCtrending: The women in Iran taking off the hijab BBC News Women across Iran are posting photos of themselves without the hijab to a dedicated Facebook page called "My Stealthy Freedom". The Facebook page was set up just over a week ago, and already has 130,000 "likes". Almost all are from people in Iran, both ... Nigeria's Captive Girls and Iran's Brave WomenBloomberg View Iran women rebel against dress code3News NZ Why are some women taking hijab-free photos in Iran?Public Radio International Elle -The Times of Israel all 41 news articles »