New York Post | Obama just tossed away his last card on Iran's nukes New York Post As the June 30 deadline for the Iran nuclear deal approaches, President Obama is putting all his cards on the table — by announcing he is keeping no cards in his hand. In an astonishing interview with Israel's Channel 2, the president declared that ... Harf: We're All 'Totally Perplexed' by NYT Story on Iran's Increased Nuclear ... Nuclear deal will reduce Iran enrichment capacity: US adviser US: Report of growing Iran nuclear fuel stockpile not 'major obstacle' to deal |
Washington Free Beacon | Pentagon: Iran Continuing Work on Nuclear Systems Washington Free Beacon Iran is continuing to develop missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons despite an interim agreement on its nuclear programs, according to a Pentagon report. “Although Iran has paused progress in some areas of its nuclear program and fulfilled its ... State Dept. vs NYT in Twitter Fight on Iran Iran nuclear talks resume at expert level in Vienna The real reason the State Dept is Twitter fighting with the NY Times about Iran |
New York Times | Families Tell Lawmakers of Americans Held Hostage in Iran New York Times Relatives of three Americans imprisoned in Iran and of a fourth who vanished there eight years ago gave emotional testimony Tuesday to lawmakers in Washington, pressing the Obama administration to do more to free the captives before the June 30 ... The New Iranian Hostage Crisis Second hearing set for jailed Washington Post Iran reporter: ISNA Families of US citizens held or missing in Iran testify on Capitol Hill |
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, ... |
Sun Sentinel | Son implores Iran to release Coral Springs man missing for eight years Sun Sentinel Ted Deutch, D-West Boca, and other members of the committee urged U.S. officials to raise the Levinson case, and those of others held in Iran, at upcoming talks with Iran. Negotiators are discussing ways to rein in Iran's nuclear program in exchange ... Family pleads for return of retired FBI agent last seen in Iran |
Reuters | OPEC set to hold line on output, setting aside Iran dilemma Reuters With oil prices having stabilised at around $65 a barrel, some $20 above their January lows, there's little appetite within the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to modify production limits or address Iran's request to give it more room ... What's OPEC going to do with Iran's million barrels a day? Iran says end of sanctions could lift oil output by 1.0 mn bpd Lukoil president to meet with Iran oil minister in Vienna |
BBC News | The day Iran buried Ayatollah Khomeini BBC News In June 1989, Ayatollah Khomeini's funeral was held in Iran. Millions of Iranians flocked to the streets of Tehran to pay tribute to the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran. As the coffin made its way along the funeral procession route, the highly ... Americans scour for assets as Iran opens up Iran's Rouhani heckled as he makes unity speech Pres. Rouhani says enemies cannot slow down Iran's progress |
Fox News | Iranian artist Farghadani, who drew parliament as animals, sentenced to 12 ... Washington Post ATENA FARGHADANI has just been sentenced for, in effect, drawing Iranian leaders as monkeys and cows. Given the absurd ruling, perhaps she should have drawn the rule of draconian law, and her legal proceedings, as a kangaroo court instead. Iranian artist draws 12-year-plus prison sentence for cartoons ridiculing ... |
The Guardian | Broken leg won't hobble Iran talks, says US, as John Kerry flies back for surgery The Guardian With an end-of-June deadline for an Iranian deal fast approaching, the 71-year-old Kerry left Geneva aboard a US military plane accompanied by his orthopaedic surgeon, Dennis Burke, and additional medical personnel. Officials said Burke is expected in ... US Insists Kerry's Broken Leg Won't Hinder Iran Talks Kerry injury will not slow Iran talks, US officials say John Kerry breaks leg in bike accident after Iran nuclear talks, will fly home |
Why isn't there an anti-Iran alliance? Washington Post (blog) Saudi Arabia is fighting in Yemen and supporting rebels in Syria in part to push back against Iranian influence. Saudi's highly vocal efforts can distract from one of the most notable yet underappreciated elements of the current Middle East: the lack ... |