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Iran Races to Clinch Oil Deals Before Donald Trump Takes Office - New York Times Thu, 08 Dec 2016 14:56:24 GMT

New York Times

Iran Races to Clinch Oil Deals Before Donald Trump Takes Office New York Times TEHRAN — President Hassan Rouhani of Iran is racing to sign as many oil deals with Western companies as he can before hard-liners at home and President-elect Donald J. Trump have a chance to return the Mideast country to cultural and economic ... James Mattis pick emboldens Iran hawks eager to press Tehran on nuclear violationsWashington Times Big Oil is returning to Iran — despite Donald Trump's threatsCNBC Iran minister says in US interest to stay committed to nuclear pactReuters UPI.com -The American Conservative -National Iranian American Council all 78 news articles »

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As Aleppo falls, diplomats foresee Iran and ISIS rise - CBS News Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:28:23 GMT

CBS News

As Aleppo falls, diplomats foresee Iran and ISIS rise CBS News Aleppo's fall will not end the brutal Syrian war, but now diplomats are haggling over “which direction it falls,” according to a Western diplomat. That is, will it be a bloodbath? Or can Secretary of State John Kerry negotiate a pathway out for the ... and more »

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Energy Giant Shell Inks Oil Deal With Iran - NPR Wed, 07 Dec 2016 21:57:21 GMT

NPR

Energy Giant Shell Inks Oil Deal With Iran NPR Royal Dutch Shell has signed a provisional agreement to develop oil and gas fields in Iran, a move that could signal energy companies will not be deterred from doing business with the Islamic Republic despite uncertainty whether a Trump administration ... Shell, Iran agree on future oil and gas developmentReuters Shell Signs Preliminary Iran Oil Deal Despite Uncertainty Over TrumpWall Street Journal Financial Gain Outweighs Political Risk for Shell in IranFox Business Financial Times -Bloomberg -Press TV all 74 news articles »

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MIDEAST >Iran might have hit Turkish soldiers, Pentagon says - Hurriyet Daily News Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:01:16 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

MIDEAST >Iran might have hit Turkish soldiers, Pentagon says Hurriyet Daily News 26, where the Turkish delegation discussed “issues regarding ISIL and counter-terrorism” with Iran and also raised the issue that their findings on the attack on Turkish soldiers in Syria indicated that an Iranian-made unmanned drone was used, the ... and more »

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Iran considers currency change - euronews Thu, 08 Dec 2016 18:03:47 GMT

Al-Monitor

Iran considers currency change euronews Iran's Rhouhani government approved on Wednesday a call by the country's central bank to replace the country's rial currency with the more colloquially and historically known toman denomination. If the country's parliament votes to approve the measure, ... Why Iran's currency is suddenly wobblingAl-Monitor Iran's Rouhani says OPEC cooperation key to stabilizing oil - TVReuters Iran's Rouhani says OPEC cooperation key to stabilising oil - TVYahoo Finance OilPrice.com -Press TV all 21 news articles »

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Iran opens chilling kids' war-based theme park with military checkpoints and AK47s - The Sun Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:46:38 GMT

The Sun

Iran opens chilling kids' war-based theme park with military checkpoints and AK47s The Sun THE Iranian government has opened a sinister kids' war-based theme park which instead of roller-coasters and roundabouts has military checkpoints and AK47s. The City of Games for Revolutionary Children park lets youngsters dress up in full combat gear ... Iran opens theme park where children pretend to attack Israel and Western enemiesDaily Mail Iran theme park teaches kids to fight US, IsraelToronto Sun Iran opens sinister theme park for children to play at war with AK47sMirror.co.uk Washington Times all 7 news articles »

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Theresa May 'clear-eyed' over Iran threat - BBC News Wed, 07 Dec 2016 02:30:08 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Theresa May 'clear-eyed' over Iran threat BBC News Theresa May has said she is "clear-eyed" about the threat posed by Iran to the security of the Gulf and wider Middle East, in a speech in Bahrain. The prime minister stressed the importance of the deal struck last year which "neutralised" the ... UK Leader Calls Iran Nuclear Deal Critical for Regional SecurityWall Street Journal UK PM remarks prove Britain's divisive policy: Iran MPPress TV Iran nuclear deal 'vital', warns Theresa May after Donald Trump vows to scrap itTelegraph.co.uk The Guardian -RT -Bloomberg all 391 news articles »

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A Dozen Models Have Been Jailed In Iran For 'Spreading Prostitution' Online - Heat Street Thu, 08 Dec 2016 12:27:12 GMT

Heat Street

A Dozen Models Have Been Jailed In Iran For 'Spreading Prostitution' Online Heat Street A group of 12 models has been jailed in Iran for terms of up to six years after being found guilty of “spreading prostitution and a Western-style culture of nudity” online, it has emerged. Some of the group – which comprises four men and eight women ... and more »

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UK foreign minister: Saudi, Iran stoking proxy wars in Mideast - Jerusalem Post Israel News Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:54:49 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

UK foreign minister: Saudi, Iran stoking proxy wars in Mideast Jerusalem Post Israel News LONDON - British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has said that Saudi Arabia and Iran are stoking proxy wars across the Middle East while some politicians in the region are abusing Islam, the Guardian newspaper reported. Britain has a long alliance with ... Boris Johnson is Right: Saudi Arabia and Iran Wage Proxy Wars Across the Middle EastReason (blog) British Gov't Distances Itself From Boris Johnson's Saudi, Iran 'Proxy War' CommentsRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Johnson's remarks on Saudi Arabia, Iran not govt's views: Downing StreetHindustan Times Asharq Al-awsat English -The Guardian -BBC News all 133 news articles »

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Iran's big new oil deal with Shell will help keep its nuclear agreement safe from Trump - Vox Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:40:56 GMT

Vox

Iran's big new oil deal with Shell will help keep its nuclear agreement safe from Trump Vox Iran is showing signs of attracting major foreign investment in its long-neglected oil fields. That's good news for its economy, and it could make it harder for Donald Trump to reinstitute sanctions against the country should he try to fulfill his ... US-Iran nuclear deal: Iran's President warns Trump not to ruin agreementCNN Iran vows not to let Trump destroy nuclear dealFox News Iran's President Says Donald Trump Can't Tear Up Nuclear PactNew York Times Reuters -POLITICO Magazine -Breitbart News all 257 news articles »