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Top lawmaker predicts Iran bill passage - CNN Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:44:55 GMT

New York Times

Top lawmaker predicts Iran bill passage CNN (CNN) The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Tuesday they have resolved key differences on the bill regarding Iran's nuclear plan, making the bill's passage more certain. Senate Foreign Relations Committee ... After Last-Minute Changes, Iran Bill Sweeps Key Vote With White House SupportHuffington Post Obama Yields, Allowing Congress Say on Iran Nuclear DealNew York Times Senate panel approves Iran legislationUSA TODAY Fox News -U.S. News & World Report -Washington Post all 1,871 news articles »

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Russia confirms Iran oil-for-goods swap, no signs seen - Reuters Tue, 14 Apr 2015 16:53:02 GMT

Reuters

Russia confirms Iran oil-for-goods swap, no signs seen Reuters Russian officials said on Monday Russia was sending grain, equipment and construction materials to Iran in the barter deal, the first step in securing a foothold in a new market since the West imposed sanctions on Russia over Ukraine. On Tuesday, the ... Iranian Official Expects Delivery of Russian S-300 Missile System This YearWall Street Journal US, Israel concerned after Russia lifts ban on sale of missiles to IranCNN Iran Seeks Russian Missile System This Year as U.S. ObjectsBloomberg USA TODAY -Washington Post all 1,409 news articles »

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In setback, Obama concedes Congress role on Iran deal - Reuters Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:02:40 GMT

Reuters

In setback, Obama concedes Congress role on Iran deal Reuters The role for the Republican-controlled Congress injects a new element of uncertainty into the delicate final stages of negotiations between major powers and Iran aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Since a ...

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Senate panel unanimously backs Iran bill - Politico Tue, 14 Apr 2015 21:10:29 GMT

Politico

Senate panel unanimously backs Iran bill Politico The compromise legislation gives Congress 30 days to review a final deal with Iran if it is submitted by July 10, half of the original 60-day review period and eliminates a requirement that the United States certify that Iran is not sponsoring ... and more »

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Corker and Democrats nearing deal on Iran bill - Politico Tue, 14 Apr 2015 12:25:04 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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Iran Says it Doesn't Want to Dominate Yemen - Wall Street Journal Tue, 14 Apr 2015 21:00:32 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Iran Says it Doesn't Want to Dominate Yemen Wall Street Journal Iran-linked Houthi rebels have overrun much of Yemen in the past seven months, forcing U.S.-backed President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi to flee the country. A Saudi-led coalition began airstrikes on the Houthis more than two weeks ago and the U.S. has ... Is Iran outmaneuvering Saudi Arabia in Yemen?Al-Monitor Saudis Should Welcome the Iran DealNew York Times Iran nuclear talks to resume on April 21, Zarif saysReuters Huffington Post -BBC News -Yahoo News all 4,082 news articles »

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Obama meets with Jewish American leaders to defuse Iran fears - Washington Post Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:16:41 GMT

CNN

Obama meets with Jewish American leaders to defuse Iran fears Washington Post President Obama met with Jewish American leaders at the White House on Monday in a bid to defuse antagonism toward him and to convince them that he shares their concerns about the safety of Israel and the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran. The meetings in ... Obama tries to reassure nervous Jewish groups over Iran dealCNN Obama meets with US Jewish leaders to discuss Iran deal, Israel's securityHaaretz all 165 news articles »

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Iran to appoint first female ambassador since Islamic revolution - The Guardian Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:59:17 GMT

The Guardian

Iran to appoint first female ambassador since Islamic revolution The Guardian Afkham will only be the second female ambassador Iran has had. Under the last shah's rule, Mehrangiz Dolatshahi, a three-time MP known for her advocacy of the family protection law, which gave women the right of divorce and child custody, became an ... Iran to appoint first female ambassador since Islamic Revolution in 1979 -reportsReuters Iran to accredit 1st woman ambassador: ReportPress TV all 33 news articles »

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The CIA Needs an Iran 'Team B' - Wall Street Journal Tue, 14 Apr 2015 23:03:50 GMT

Wall Street Journal

The CIA Needs an Iran 'Team B' Wall Street Journal Picture CIA analysts and other officers charged with weighing and interpreting Iran's nuclear program in relation to the recently concluded negotiations in Lausanne, Switzerland; that is, CIA analysts who have families and mortgages. Their solemn ... and more »

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Obama warns Iran its fighters in Iraq must answer to Baghdad - Reuters Tue, 14 Apr 2015 21:23:30 GMT

Reuters

Obama warns Iran its fighters in Iraq must answer to Baghdad Reuters Iran-backed Shi'ite militias have played a major and growing role in battling the Sunni Islamic State, an al Qaeda offshoot also known as ISIL, that emerged from the chaos in Iraq and neighboring Syria and which swept through northern Iraq last June. US Warns Iran to Halt Unilateral Military Moves in IraqWall Street Journal all 1,123 news articles »