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Iran urged to release detained Washington Post journalist - The Guardian Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:59:28 GMT

The Guardian

Iran urged to release detained Washington Post journalist The Guardian Iran is facing mounting pressure to release the Washington Post's correspondent in Tehran, who was arrested more than a week ago in what was seen as the latest move against press freedom in the country. Jason Rezaian, who has dual Iranian and ... Iran frees US-Iranian, three journalists still held: sourceReuters State Department urges Iran to release Washington Post correspondentWashington Post Iran Releases One of Four Detained JournalistsThe Wire TIME -Huffington Post all 78 news articles »

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Iran says Egypt dragging its feet on allowing aid to Gaza - Reuters Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:08:15 GMT

Press TV

Iran says Egypt dragging its feet on allowing aid to Gaza Reuters It rejected the allegations of unnecessary delay. To get aid into Gaza, Iran has to fly it to Egypt and then take it across the Rafah border crossing. The only other option would be to go through Israel, unthinkable for Iran. Iranian Deputy Foreign ... Iran: We'll send arms for West Bank warJerusalem Post Egypt not cooperating on aid delivery to Gaza: Iran MPPress TV all 25 news articles »

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Lawmakers Voice Skepticism on Iran Nuclear Deal - New York Times Wed, 30 Jul 2014 01:16:40 GMT

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Lawmakers Voice Skepticism on Iran Nuclear Deal New York Times WASHINGTON — The Obama administration officials engaged in nuclear negotiations with Iran ran into a wall of skepticism at two congressional hearings on Tuesday, with members of both parties insisting on a vote on any final agreement with the Tehran ... US negotiator refuses to give hard deadline for Iran dealCBS News Iran hawks make alternate demands on nuclear dealMiddle East Eye Lawmakers Not Happy With Iran Talks–but Aren't MeddlingNational Journal RIA Novosti -The Electronic Intifada all 158 news articles »

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US, Israel Fear Pickup in Iranian Support of Hamas - Wall Street Journal (blog) Wed, 30 Jul 2014 10:40:13 GMT

Wall Street Journal (blog)

US, Israel Fear Pickup in Iranian Support of Hamas Wall Street Journal (blog) TEL AVIV—Iran's support for the Palestinian militant group Hamas has diminished significantly in the past three years, limiting Tehran's influence over talks to end the war in the Gaza Strip, according to U.S. and Israeli officials. But the longer the ... Iran Leader Calls for Arming Gaza to Fight IsraelABC News The Iran Talks' Gaza ConnectionCommentary Magazine Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei Calls For Arming Gaza To Fight IsraelHuffington Post TheBlaze.com -Daily Beast -The Independent all 14,712 news articles »

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Bipartisan indictment of Iran and Gaza policies - Washington Post (blog) Mon, 28 Jul 2014 22:34:55 GMT

Bipartisan indictment of Iran and Gaza policies Washington Post (blog) On Iran, Ross put it this way: “What can be different in the next 4 months? . . . We need to find a way to put pressure on the Iranians. Based on what we saw in the first six months, more has to happen than the [existing] sanctions.” Council on Foreign ... and more »

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PD Editorial: Iran must free American journalists - Santa Rosa Press Democrat Wed, 30 Jul 2014 07:16:31 GMT

PD Editorial: Iran must free American journalists Santa Rosa Press Democrat A 2006 photo of Jason Rezaian, a Bay Area native and the Washington Post correspondent in Tehran, who was taken into custody by Iranian authorities along with his wife and two other journalists.

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US Pushes to Expedite Some Humanitarian Shipments to Iran - Wall Street Journal Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:05:58 GMT

Wall Street Journal

US Pushes to Expedite Some Humanitarian Shipments to Iran Wall Street Journal Amid a diplomatic thaw earlier this year between Tehran and the West, U.S. officials had a message for European companies eager to get back into Iran: Take it slow. Today, Washington is pushing some of them to speed things up. In recent weeks, U.S. ... and more »

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Mild tremors hit UAE after earthquake in Iran - gulfnews.com Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:08:49 GMT

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Mild tremors hit UAE after earthquake in Iran gulfnews.com An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 on the Richter scale hit 50km west south west of Kish Island in Iran at about 5.32am on Wednesday. Some residents in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the northern emirates reported they felt it. But there is nothing to worry ... UAE residents feel tremors from 5.5 Iran earthquake off Kish islandThe National UAE Residents Feel Tremors From Earthquake Off Iran CoastGulf Business News 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits South Iran, tremors felt in UAEEmirates 24/7 vestnik kavkaza all 22 news articles »

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Iran should free Post journalist Jason Rezaian and his colleagues immediately - Washington Post Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:11:58 GMT

Iran should free Post journalist Jason Rezaian and his colleagues immediately Washington Post IRAN'S RELATIONS with international media have improved considerably since the election of Hassan Rouhani as president and the beginning of serious negotiations over its nuclear program. More Western journalists have been allowed to visit the country, ...

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Meet My Friend Imprisoned in Iran - National Iranian American Council Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:20:05 GMT

Meet My Friend Imprisoned in Iran National Iranian American Council My friend, Iranian-American journalist Jason Rezaian, was recently arrested in Iran. When his home was raided, Jason's Iranian wife and two other dual nationals were also taken into custody. Fast forward one week, and four unknowns increasingly ...