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Obama Administration Draws Criticism Over Iran Investment Policy - Wall Street Journal Sun, 09 Oct 2016 23:34:29 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Obama Administration Draws Criticism Over Iran Investment Policy Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—New U.S. guidelines on foreign investment in Iran sparked concerns that the measures would benefit Tehran's elite military unit, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Senior Obama administration officials have said they are hoping Iran's ... Fmr. Treasury Official: Banks Wary of Dealing With Iran Due to Its Terror SupportTheTower.org all 2 news articles »

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With a €20 million Series A Snapp opens up ride-sharing in Iran - TechCrunch Sun, 09 Oct 2016 16:30:38 GMT

TechCrunch

With a €20 million Series A Snapp opens up ride-sharing in Iran TechCrunch Investors have turned Iran into the latest country to embrace the ride sharing and car-hailing app phenomenon. The Iran Internet Group has secured a €20 million Series A round of financing for its ride-sharing application, Snapp. The South African ... and more »

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Sign of Thaw With Iran: American Cellphones Ringing in Tehran - New York Times Sat, 08 Oct 2016 14:54:45 GMT

New York Times

Sign of Thaw With Iran: American Cellphones Ringing in Tehran New York Times TEHRAN — Rushing for a plane to Tehran because of a family emergency, the Iranian-American businessman stuffed his mobile phone into his carry-on, forgetting to turn it off. It was useless in Iran anyway, he knew. American mobile phones never worked ... US says Iran rules don't ease sanctions, but others disagreeFox News Obama Administration Further Eases Financial Sanctions on IranWall Street Journal U.S. Loosens Iran Sanctions to Smooth Dollar TransactionsBloomberg Press TV -Reuters all 65 news articles »

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Asia Soaks Up Iran's Post-Sanctions Oil - Wall Street Journal Sun, 09 Oct 2016 08:40:12 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Asia Soaks Up Iran's Post-Sanctions Oil Wall Street Journal Asian nations are stepping up their purchases of Iranian oil, underscoring Tehran's deepening energy ties with the region amid a slow rapprochement with European crude buyers. China, India, Japan and South Korea are among big Asian oil consumers that ... Tatneft signs agreement on developing oil deposit in IranRussia Beyond the Headlines Iran, Russia sign MoU for developing oil fieldBusiness Standard Largest Polish refinery buys Iran's oilMehr News Agency - English Version all 12 news articles »

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Fact Check: Trump's claim that Iran got $150 billion from the United States - Washington Post Mon, 10 Oct 2016 01:38:19 GMT

Washington Post

Fact Check: Trump's claim that Iran got $150 billion from the United States Washington Post But the Treasury Department has estimated that once Iran fulfills other obligations, it would have about $55 billion left. (Much of the other money was obligated to illiquid projects in China.) For its part, the Central Bank of Iran said the number was ... and more »

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Finance minister says Iran seeks 'resilient' economy - Al-Monitor Sun, 09 Oct 2016 20:06:33 GMT

Al-Monitor

Finance minister says Iran seeks 'resilient' economy Al-Monitor Iran is pursuing a “resilient economy” that is less dependent on oil, has reduced nonperforming loans in its banking sector and is anticipating European participation in financing a landmark Boeing deal, according to Minister of Economic Affairs and ... Slowly, but in the right direction: Iran's economy on the up and upMiddle East Eye all 5 news articles »

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Iran cultural official resigns over concert in holy city - Fox News Sun, 09 Oct 2016 17:45:00 GMT

Iran cultural official resigns over concert in holy city Fox News TEHRAN, Iran – Iran's state TV is reporting a cultural official has resigned after protests by religious authorities over a concert in the holy city of Qom. The Sunday report says Abbas Daneshi, head of the department of culture in Qom, resigned due to ... and more »

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AT&T Latest US Company To Sign Deal With Iran - Daily Caller Sun, 09 Oct 2016 13:07:50 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

AT&T Latest US Company To Sign Deal With Iran Daily Caller AT&T has signed a partnership agreement with Iranian state company Rightel, joining the ranks of other U.S. companies now doing business with Iran. The Iranian nuclear deal, championed by President Barack Obama, loosens commercial sanctions ... Report: Mobile phone service approved between Iran and USJerusalem Post Israel News AT&T roaming deal with Iran confirmedPress TV US AT&T Enters into Partnership with Iran's RighTel Operator: ReportTasnim News Agency (press release) all 6 news articles »

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Report: Under Guise of Mosul Campaign, Iran Forging Path to Mediterranean - Haaretz Sun, 09 Oct 2016 19:40:55 GMT

Haaretz

Report: Under Guise of Mosul Campaign, Iran Forging Path to Mediterranean Haaretz Under the guise of helping liberate the Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State, Iranian forces are advancing Tehran's plan to establish a corridor between Iran and the Mediterranean, The Observer reported Sunday. According to the report, Shi'ite ... Iranian proxies carving a land corridor to Mediterranean, reportRudaw all 3 news articles »

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Iran keen to resume Thai rice imports - Bangkok Post Sun, 09 Oct 2016 21:45:00 GMT

Bangkok Post

Iran keen to resume Thai rice imports Bangkok Post Iran has expressed an interest in buying rice from Thailand once again as part of an effort to boost bilateral trade in the next five years. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani showed an intention to buy Thai rice in talks with Prime Minister Prayut Chan ... Iran, China vow to further enhance cooperationXinhua President Rouhani visits Kuala Lumpur: Iran, Malaysia agree to deepen tiesPayvand President Rouhani: Iran, Thailand Resolved to Deepen Ties in All AreasTasnim News Agency (press release) Trend News Agency all 24 news articles »