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Putin Lifts Ban on Russian Missile Sales to Iran - New York Times Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:05:38 GMT

New York Times

Putin Lifts Ban on Russian Missile Sales to Iran New York Times MOSCOW — President Vladimir V. Putin on Monday approved the delivery of a sophisticated air defense missile system to Iran, potentially complicating negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program and further straining ties with Washington. The sale could ... Russia lifts ban on advanced air defense to IranUSA TODAY Russia lifts block on missile system shipment to IranWashington Post Citing nuclear deal, Russia lifts ban on air defense missiles for IranLos Angeles Times Huffington Post -ABC News all 550 news articles »

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States slam the brakes on Iran, enact tough economic sanctions - Fox News Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:48:15 GMT

Fox News

States slam the brakes on Iran, enact tough economic sanctions Fox News While the United States and Iran edge closer to a nuclear deal, nearly two dozen U.S. states are imposing their own sanctions against Tehran – a move some say could derail fragile talks between the two countries. The states, though, say they aren't ... Deal or not, many US states will keep sanctions grip on IranReuters California Among Many States That Won't Lift Iran Sanctions EasilyBreitbart News all 57 news articles »

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Many lawmakers unswayed by Kerry's Iran pitch - CNN Mon, 13 Apr 2015 20:33:55 GMT

CNN

Many lawmakers unswayed by Kerry's Iran pitch CNN RELATED: Old rivals Obama and McCain tussle over Iran. Utah Republican Rep. Chris Stewart, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, told reporters he was "entirely unpersuaded" by the presentation and said he didn't understand how officials ... Obama, aides seek to sell Iran nuke dealUSA TODAY Military strike against Iran with minimal fallout for Israel possible, US ...Jerusalem Post Israel News Three Questions for Gauging the Iran DealWall Street Journal Bloomberg -New York Times -Reuters all 1,291 news articles »

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Amid Tensions With Saudi Arabia, Iran Halts Minor Pilgrimages to Mecca - New York Times Tue, 14 Apr 2015 01:25:07 GMT

New York Times

Amid Tensions With Saudi Arabia, Iran Halts Minor Pilgrimages to Mecca New York Times TEHRAN — As hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Saudi Embassy in Tehran on Monday, Iran ordered a halt on pilgrimages to the holy city of Mecca in response to accusations that two teenage boys were sexually harassed by airport officials in ... Iran suspends 'lesser pilgrimages' to Saudi Arabia as Yemen tensions riseThe Guardian Report: Iran Suspends Pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia Amid SpatABC News Iran suspends Saudi pilgrimage flights over 'assaults'BBC News RT -International Business Times all 249 news articles »

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Vladimir Putin authorises delivery of missile system to Iran - The Guardian Mon, 13 Apr 2015 20:39:41 GMT

The Guardian

Vladimir Putin authorises delivery of missile system to Iran The Guardian US Secretary of State John Kerry called his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov to object to the move, and the US government warned that the delivery could complicate plans to eventually lift sanctions on Iran as part of a deal over the country's nuclear ... Examining the power Russia's S-300 missile system will give IranWashington Post Russia lifts ban on S-300 missile system delivery to IranBBC News Russia lifts ban on Iran air-defence missilesFinancial Times all 452 news articles »

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Iran calls for new Yemeni government, increasing tension with Saudis - Reuters Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:08:30 GMT

Reuters

Iran calls for new Yemeni government, increasing tension with Saudis Reuters The Houthi advance towards the Yemeni city of Aden forced President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi to flee to Riyadh last month and triggered a Saudi-led campaign of air strikes to try to drive back the rebels, who share their Shi'ite faith with Iran. "I had ... Pakistan Treads Lightly Between Iran, Saudi ArabiaVoice of America Saudi Spurns Call by Iran to Draw Back From YemenNew York Times US Moves to Stem Iran Arms Flow to YemenWall Street Journal NBCNews.com -Slate Magazine (blog) -The Times of Israel all 3,029 news articles »

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U.S. Military Should Stay Home: America, Not Iran, Is Biggest Threat To ... - Forbes Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:00:58 GMT

Forbes

U.S. Military Should Stay Home: America, Not Iran, Is Biggest Threat To ... Forbes The Obama administration's decision to negotiate with Tehran triggered near hysteria among U.S. politicians and pundits who advocate perpetual war in the Middle East. One complaint is that the talks were not broad enough. They did not address Iran's ... At stake in Yemen, the nuclear deal with IranAl Jazeera America The Iranian AscendancyHuffington Post all 27 news articles »

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Russia Lifts Its Ban on Delivery of S-300 Missiles to Iran - Wall Street Journal Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:14:23 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Russia Lifts Its Ban on Delivery of S-300 Missiles to Iran Wall Street Journal The Kremlin lifted its self-imposed ban on the delivery of a powerful air-defense installation to Iran on Monday, provoking immediate criticism from the White House and Israel. The moves come as world powers, including the U.S. and Russia, hustle to ... Russia opens way to missile deliveries to Iran, starts oil-for-goods swapReuters Lifting Ban, Russia to Supply Missiles to IranVoice of America all 330 news articles »

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Corker and Democrats nearing deal on Iran bill - Politico Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:41:26 GMT

Politico

Corker and Democrats nearing deal on Iran bill Politico Top Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee are nearing a deal on legislation that would allow Congress to review any nuclear agreement with Iran, a potential breakthrough that could herald a veto-proof majority for the ... and more »

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Putins Missile Could Make U.S. Attacks on Iran Nearly Impossible - Daily Beast Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:09:36 GMT

Daily Beast

Putins Missile Could Make U.S. Attacks on Iran Nearly Impossible Daily Beast The delivery of the new weapon, called the Almaz-Antei S-300PMU-1—known as the SA-20 Gargoyle in NATO parlance—would effectively force the U.S. to rely on its small fleet of stealth aircraft to strike targets inside Iran in case the mullahs make a ...