Wall Street Journal | Iran Expands Role in Syria in Conjunction With Russia's Airstrikes Wall Street Journal Iran is expanding its already sizable role in Syria's multisided war in the wake of Russia's airstrikes, despite the risk of antagonizing the U.S. and its Persian Gulf allies who want to push aside President Bashar al-Assad. Politicians in the region ... Obama says Iran and President Assad represent Russia's entire coalition in Syria US, allies short on options as Russia, Iran flex muscle in Syria Iran ground troops on the move in Syria under cover of Russian airstrikes |
The Guardian | Shell and BP make new inroads in Iran The Guardian But if any such deal were to be agreed, it would mark the first time Iran would overcome its previous reluctance to allow foreign companies access to its retail energy market. Trade union officials have significant influence in the signing of such ... The Iran Nuclear Deal: What the Next President Should Do Democrats look for cover on lousy Iran deal Iran Solicits US Firms to Enter Iranian's Energy Market |
Reuters | Yemen severs diplomatic ties with Iran: state media Reuters State news agency Saba, citing an unidentified person at the Yemeni presidency, said Yemen "has taken the decision to expel the Iranian ambassador to Yemen, withdraw the Yemeni envoy to Tehran and close down its diplomatic mission in Iran." The source ... Yemen govt. spokesman denies severing of ties with Iran Yemen government denies cutting ties with Iran Yemeni Government Cuts Ties With Iran |
Business Insider | Iran-backed Iraqi militias are pouring into Syria Business Insider On September 21, the Wall Street Journal reported that forces under the command of Iran, Russia, and Bashar al-Assad were coordinating efforts to secure the Syrian regime. As Moscow sends advanced aircraft, armored vehicles, and more, Iran's Iraqi ... |
Analysis: The best reason for Iran deal? The West will learn where to drop bombs Jerusalem Post Israel News The Iran deal creates inspections that allow the United States and five world powers - Britain, France, China, Russia and Germany - to probe the strategic importance of various nuclear sites. If inspectors suspect cheating, they can demand access to ... |
The Hill (blog) | Netanyahu defends UN speech attacking Iran deal The Hill (blog) “And here the leader of Iran comes up — again and again and again, including just a few days ago — and calls for the genocide of my people, the murder of the citizens of Israel, my countrymen,” he continued. “And practically nobody says a damn thing.”. Netanyahu predicts Arab countries will align with Israel against Iran and Isis US Officials: Netanyahu Indicated That UN Speech Concludes His Fight Against ... Israel's Netanyahu offers an olive branch of sorts to Obama on Iran |
NPR | Riding Rings Around Iran's Censors In 'Jafar Panahi's Taxi' NPR Panahi — imprisoned in his native Iran in 2010 for creating "propaganda" against the Iranian government, then confined for several years to house arrest, and now granted some movement, but still banned from filmmaking until 2030 — has been creative ... Review: In 'Taxi,' a Filmmaker Pushes Against Iranian Censorship From Behind ... |
Haaretz | Iran: No.2 official in Bahrain Embassy must leave in 3 days U.S. News & World Report TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state media is reporting that the country's Foreign Ministry has ordered a senior Bahraini diplomat to leave Iranian territory in 72 hours. In a statement on Friday, Iran's Foreign Ministry declared Bassam Al-Dosari, the ... Iran Expels Senior Bahraini Diplomat From Tehran Iran Orders Bahraini Diplomat To Leave Bahrain just expelled Iranian diplomats after the discovery of a massive ... |
The Conversation US | Could Iran continue its nuclear program in Syria? The Conversation US Listening to President Obama and other supporters of the Iranian nuclear agreement, one might well be justified in thinking back to the ill-fated Maginot Line – one of the most ineffective security strategies used in Europe before World War II. The ... Netanyahu criticizes Iran nuclear deal at UN summit |
CNN | John Kerry: 'Catastrophic mistake' for Russia to back Assad CNN (CNN) Secretary of State John Kerry continued his defense Thursday night of the U.S. strategy in Syria, as well as, the Iran nuclear deal, this time advocating for the Obama administration to "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert. Colbert started his ... US's Kerry, Iran's Zarif discuss nuclear deal - State Department Kerry holds Iran talks with Iran FM Kerry, Zarif Hold Second Talks on Iran Nuclear Deal at UN General Assembly |