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Formerly Jailed Journalist Explains Iran's Recent Crackdown On Dissent - Huffington Post Sat, 21 Nov 2015 14:54:00 GMT

Huffington Post

Formerly Jailed Journalist Explains Iran's Recent Crackdown On Dissent Huffington Post Yet as Iran begins to implement the deal, there are signs of a backlash from hard-liners in the regime. A wave of arrests of journalists, poets and cartoonists in Iran this month suggests a crackdown on dissenting voices. In addition, the government ... and more »

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Iran's Guard simulates capture of Al-Aqsa Mosque - Yahoo News Sat, 21 Nov 2015 18:09:02 GMT

Yahoo News

Iran's Guard simulates capture of Al-Aqsa Mosque Yahoo News In a common mistake, the Guard set up a replica of the gold-topped Dome of the Rock mosque instead of the nearby gray-domed Al-Aqsa mosque. Official photos showed one of the troops going to the top of the dome and waving an Iranian flag and a red flag, ... and more »

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World powers to help Iran redesign reactor as part of nuclear deal - Reuters Sat, 21 Nov 2015 13:16:35 GMT

Reuters

World powers to help Iran redesign reactor as part of nuclear deal Reuters Iran will act as project manager, according to the document, while China "will participate in the redesign and the construction of the modernized reactor" and the United States "will provide technical support and review of the modernized reactor design ... World powers to help Iran redesign Arak reactor as part of nuclear dealJerusalem Post Israel News World powers to help Iran redesign Arak plantArutz Sheva World powers to help Iran redesign Arak nuclear reactorThe Times of Israel all 74 news articles »

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Iran hardliners: ISIS bit the leg of its owners - Al-Arabiya Sat, 21 Nov 2015 13:10:39 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Iran hardliners: ISIS bit the leg of its owners Al-Arabiya Tehran's reaction to the Paris attacks has been intriguing and contradictory. President Hassan Rowhani and Foreign Minister Javad Zarif sent a message of condolence to French President Francois Hollande. “In the name of the Iranian people, who have ... UN human rights resolutions on Iran, Syria bitterly ironic: ZarifPress TV U.N. censures Iran over rights violations, including execution of juveniles ...ChristianToday How Paris attacks have strengthened Iran's position over SyriaThe Guardian (blog) Al-Monitor -Brookings Institution (blog) -Reuters all 317 news articles »

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Drone crashes in Iran - The Guardian Sat, 21 Nov 2015 13:16:34 GMT

The Guardian

Drone crashes in Iran The Guardian It was not clear if the drone, which crashed near Shush city, in Khuzestan province on Friday, had been shot down by Iran or failed due to technical problems. Fars news agency quoted the governor of Shush county as saying a foreign surveillance drone ... ِِDrone that crashed in Iran was not foreign: OfficialPress TV Report: 'Foreign' Reconnaissance Drone Crashes in IranHaaretz 'Foreign' Drone Reported Crashed In IranRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty ABC News -Trend News Agency all 45 news articles »

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Iran banks unprepared for post-sanctions world - BBC News Fri, 20 Nov 2015 19:56:06 GMT

BBC News

Iran banks unprepared for post-sanctions world BBC News Iran knows full well that the end of international sanctions will only translate to more foreign trade and investment if major global banks re-connect with the Islamic republic. But of all foreign companies, banks are the most reluctant to resume ... Iran Is Seeking to Increase Output Within OPEC's Existing CeilingBloomberg Iran oil minister says does not expect OPEC policy change at Dec. 4 meetReuters UK US conglomerate sees opportunities in IranPress TV gulfnews.com all 165 news articles »

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High-speed rail to link China to Iran - Press TV Sat, 21 Nov 2015 07:41:15 GMT

Press TV

High-speed rail to link China to Iran Press TV Chinese authorities have proposed a high-speed railway connecting its western city of Urumqi to Tehran, the country's biggest English-language newspaper, China Daily, says. The proposed Silk Road route will connect China to West Asia, stretching from ... China proposes high-speed rail line connecting Western China to IranShanghaiist High-Speed Railway to Connect China to Iran: ReportTasnim News Agency (press release) all 11 news articles »

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What the Saudis Miss When They Focus on Iran - New York Times Sat, 21 Nov 2015 02:20:22 GMT

New York Times

What the Saudis Miss When They Focus on Iran New York Times RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — It doesn't take long in Saudi Arabia to see evidence of an obsession with Iran, the Shiite foil to this Sunni country. In recent conversations, government officials, analysts and members of the royal family were quick to ... and more »

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Iranian Armed Forces' Chief of Staff Major General Hassan Firouzabadi - Press TV Sat, 21 Nov 2015 19:10:42 GMT

Press TV

Iranian Armed Forces' Chief of Staff Major General Hassan Firouzabadi Press TV A top Iranian military commander has hailed Russia's "genuine" campaign against Daesh Takfiri terrorists operating in Syria, calling on world powers to follow Moscow's suit in fighting the terror group. Other powers should learn from the "courageous ... US Approach to Syria Paradoxical: Iranian GeneralTasnim News Agency (press release) all 3 news articles »

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Dear Iran, Can I Please Come Home? - Foreign Policy (blog) Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:01:22 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

Dear Iran, Can I Please Come Home? Foreign Policy (blog) I have recently been considering making my first trip to Iran since 2009, though my Iranian passport is long expired. The photos for a new passport, along with the application, linger next to my laptop, waiting for me to summon the courage to show up ...