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Businessman is first American detained by Iran since nuclear deal - Fox News Fri, 30 Oct 2015 13:18:46 GMT

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Businessman is first American detained by Iran since nuclear deal Fox News Iranian officials and state media haven't commented on either case. There has been speculation that some in Iran want to negotiate a prisoner swap with the U.S. for others held in the Islamic Republic, like detained Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian. An American Hostage in Iran—AgainThe New Yorker Iranian-American detained in Iran for unknown reasonsNew York Post Iranian-American reportedly arrested in TehranCNN Politico -Washington Post -The Guardian all 316 news articles »

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Rancor Between Saudi Arabia and Iran Threatens Talks on Syria - New York Times Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:52:03 GMT

New York Times

Rancor Between Saudi Arabia and Iran Threatens Talks on Syria New York Times Until two weeks ago, the idea that Saudi Arabia and Iran would sit at the same table was unthinkable. The Saudis outright refused, and the two countries have been accelerating an arms race to assure they prevail not only in Syria, but also in Yemen ... Diplomats From Iran, U.S. And Other Nations Discuss Crisis In SyriaNPR Syria peace talks pin hopes for end to war on Iran and Saudi ArabiaThe Guardian Iran has signaled it would back a 6-month 'transition' period in SyriaBusiness Insider U.S. News & World Report -Yahoo News -Al Jazeera America -新华搜索 - 新华网 all 3,768 news articles »

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Iran-Backed Militia Claims Responsibility for Attack on Iraqi Camp - New York Times Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:47:49 GMT

The Guardian

Iran-Backed Militia Claims Responsibility for Attack on Iraqi Camp New York Times BAGHDAD — A Shiite militia supported by Iran claimed responsibility on Friday for a rocket attack on a camp near Baghdad that killed 23 members of an Iranian opposition group and provoked condemnation by the United States. In a statement published by ... More than 20 dead after missile attack on Iranian exiles camp in BaghdadThe Guardian Iraq violence: Iranian exiles hit by intense rocket fireBBC News Iran responsible for deadly rocket attack on Camp Liberty in Iraq, dissidents sayWashington Times CNN all 372 news articles »

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Reports: Iranian-American arrested in Iran - Business Insider Sat, 31 Oct 2015 00:51:54 GMT

Business Insider

Reports: Iranian-American arrested in Iran Business Insider Siamak Namazi, an Iranian-American businessman who advocated better ties between Iran and the U.S. reportedly has been arrested and imprisoned in Tehran, becoming the fourth U.S. citizen known to be held there at a time when hard-liners are pushing ... US Lawmakers Demand New Iran Sanctions Over Iranian-American's Arrest -- UpdateNasdaq all 19 news articles »

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Victory Over Islamic State in Iraqi Town Has Some Cheering Iran - Wall Street Journal Fri, 30 Oct 2015 21:37:18 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Victory Over Islamic State in Iraqi Town Has Some Cheering Iran Wall Street Journal BEIJI, Iraq—A big victory over Islamic State here provided fresh ammunition for the many Iraqi Shiites who prefer Iran as a battlefield partner over the U.S., despite indications that Washington could soon intensify its battle against the extremist ... and more »

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Iran's military budget is going to get a huge boost from the nuclear deal - Business Insider Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:00:06 GMT

Business Insider

Iran's military budget is going to get a huge boost from the nuclear deal Business Insider Post-nuclear deal Iran has shown the will to spend more on its military adventures in the Middle East and beyond, even though the price of oil has stayed low. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) signed between Iran and a US-led group of six ... Homeland Chair Tells Obama to Get Tough on IranThe Weekly Standard (blog) Iran mulled use of nuclear weapons against Iraq in 1980s war, former president ...UPI.com Effort to 'sanitize'? Equipment missing at Iranian military site during nuke ...Fox News International Business Times UK -LobeLog -Washington Post all 162 news articles »

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Slaughterhouse review - an honest portrayal of Iran's drug problem - The Guardian (blog) Fri, 30 Oct 2015 10:24:20 GMT

The Guardian (blog)

Slaughterhouse review - an honest portrayal of Iran's drug problem The Guardian (blog) Koshtargah ('slaughterhouse') is one of those short films that stay with you. Its 24 minutes flow like a poem, as four boys in the town of Sayin Qala, in the Iranian province of Western Azerbaijan, plan to sell heroin and become rich. Made by the ...

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Why Bridging the Iran-Saudi Divide Is Vital for Peace in Syria and the Region - Huffington Post Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:16:55 GMT

Huffington Post

Why Bridging the Iran-Saudi Divide Is Vital for Peace in Syria and the Region Huffington Post Archrivals Saudi Arabia and Iran are experiencing their first regional talks in Vienna on the Syrian conflict. Since assuming office in August 2013, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has initiated several overtures to Saudi Arabia, attempting to mend ... and more »

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Exclusive: France's Sephora to open shops in Iran next year - Reuters Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:51:53 GMT

Reuters

Exclusive: France's Sephora to open shops in Iran next year Reuters With a population of nearly 80 million, Iran is the Middle East's second biggest market for beauty products after Saudi Arabia with annual sales reaching more than 3.5 billion euros($3.86 billion) in 2014, according to market research company Euromonitor. and more »

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US to send special forces to Syria, truce sought after peace talks - Reuters Fri, 30 Oct 2015 21:20:13 GMT

Washington Times

US to send special forces to Syria, truce sought after peace talks Reuters In a rare hint of diplomatic progress, Iran signaled it would back a six-month political transition period in Syria followed by elections to decide Assad's fate, although his foes rejected the proposal as a trick to keep Assad in power. In addition to ... American special forces to deploy to Syria; U.S., Russia and Iran 'agree to ...Washington Times all 1,032 news articles »