New York Times | US Tells Iran That Preliminary Nuclear Deal Must Stand New York Times The warning appeared to reflect concerns among American and European negotiators that Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been attempting to backtrack on some crucial elements of the April agreement that was forged in Lausanne, the ... White House confident final Iran nuclear deal is in reach What's the deal with the Iran nuclear negotiations? Top Iranian Officials to Join Nuclear Talks on Tuesday |
The Weekly Standard (blog) | The Sentence That Could Doom the Iran Deal The Weekly Standard (blog) The American official argues that Iran—a rogue regime that sponsors terror and that has lied about its nuclear program, and that is under sanctions precisely because it has proved time and again it can't be trusted—should be held to the same ... Driving Iran From the Shadows US: System reached to give UN access to suspect Iran sites World powers propose mechanism to ensure access to sensitive Iran sites |
Iran's homegrown treasure: the spice that costs more than gold CNN The undisputed capital for saffron production is Iran, where the tradition dates back over 3,000 years. The country produces over 90% of the 250 tons produced worldwide each year, boosted by unique ecological conditions that deliver a strong-flavored, ... |
Reuters | A nuclear deal could sharpen political tensions in Iran Reuters Easing economic sanctions if a deal is reached will bolster President Hassan Rouhani's position within Iran's complex power structure bringing a political boost for liberal candidates in 2016 elections for parliament and for the Assembly of Experts, a ... Will Iran nuclear deal be Hassan Rouhani's legacy? The payoff for Iran |
Politico | The Iran I Saw Politico There wasn't much exceptional about my recent lunch out with a couple dozen young, aspiring entrepreneurs. It was a typical, crowded, buzzing, Nandos-like joint—good food cheap, easy to pull tables together so we could talk. These were men and women ... |
Fox News | Iran and Saudi Arabia edge towards cyber war, study says Fox News “There has been a long running rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia … the Saudis see us as an ally, the Iranians see us an adversary – that's always placed limitations on what they could do to one another,” said Christopher Griffin, executive ... |
BBC News | Iranian ambitions breed scepticism and fear in Israel BBC News Mock radio news bulletins made no effort to disguise the source of the imaginary attack - it was Hezbollah, the heavily-armed proxy army which Iran equips and maintains in southern Lebanon. The drill may have been routine but the timing leant it a ... |
Telegraph.co.uk (blog) | Saudi Arabia is preparing itself in case Iran develops nuclear weapons Telegraph.co.uk (blog) As the June 30 deadline approaches for the P5+1 - a group of nations including the US, Russia and China - and Iran to complete a nuclear agreement, all signs seem to be pointing to the fact that Britain alongside the US and France seem to be caving in ... Are Iran's Sunni neighbours about to race for The Bomb? Saudi fixation with Iran is damaging |
Chron.com (blog) | Oil Drops Amid Greek Turmoil, Iran Nuclear Talks in Focus Wall Street Journal Crude-oil futures fell in Asian trade Monday amid fears of an escalating crisis in Greece and the looming deadline for the Iranian nuclear talks on June 30. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in August traded ... Iran likely to delay new oil deals to year end Oil Speculators Least Bullish in 10 Weeks on Iran Talks Greek crisis, Iran talks weigh on crude prices |
Forbes | Pressure on the president The Economist SINCE he became Iran's president two years ago Hassan Rohani has transformed the tone of his country's relations with the West. But he has had a tougher time charming his own people. Iranians are tired of the sanctions that have blighted the economy, ... For Real Change, Work With The Iranian Resistance--Not The Iranian Regime Russia Eyes Weapons Deals, Low Oil Prices as Iran Deal Grows Closer Iran develops Caspian port for oil tankers |