New York Times | Clues Emerge on Robert Levinson, CIA Consultant Who Vanished in Iran New York Times When the United States and Iran swapped prisoners last week, nothing was said to resolve the mystery about another captive: Robert A. Levinson, a Central Intelligence Agency consultant who disappeared in Iran in 2007. US and Iran Collect Diplomatic Jackpot Time for Canada to cautiously upgrade ties with Iran: Editorial The GOP gets the Iran prisoner swap wrong |
Wall Street Journal | Iran Opening Stirs New Interest From Businesses Wall Street Journal TEHRAN—Iran is pushing full throttle to re-establish business with the rest of the world as Western companies move cautiously to renew ties abandoned during international economic sanctions that largely ended a week ago. Thorny legal hurdles still ... Iran Signs Oil Deal With European Refiner as Sanctions End Why markets are anxious about Iran's reentry into the global economy Legal uncertainties delay flow of Iranian oil to Europe |
CNN | Kerry in Riyadh to Talk Iran, Syria With Gulf Arabs New York Times RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in Saudi Arabia for talks with Gulf Arab officials on their deteriorating relations with Iran and on the Syria peace process. Kerry arrived in Riyadh early Saturday from Switzerland, where ... John Kerry to land in Riyadh as US-Iran relations spook Saudis Is Iran prepared for more Saudi surprises? Why Is Pakistan Interested in Brokering Peace Between Iran and Saudi Arabia? |
Wall Street Journal | Iranian Island Plots a Return to Heyday Wall Street Journal KISH ISLAND, Iran—A sleepy, coral-rimmed island peeking out of the Persian Gulf is setting its sights on becoming the next Dubai, a freewheeling entrepôt where foreigners and locals can do business free of taxes, bureaucratic hassles and security ... |
Washington Post | Post owner Jeff Bezos flies reporter Jason Rezaian to US after Iran release Washington Post FRANKFURT, Germany — Washington Post owner Jeffrey P. Bezos met privately with Jason Rezaian and his family in Germany before accompanying them back to the United States nearly a week after the Post journalist was freed from Iranian custody, ... Jason Rezaian, Washington Post Reporter Freed in Iran Prisoner Swap, Flying Home Post Reporter Released by Iran Flown Back to US Freed Iranian-American reporter Rezaian headed to US |
Vox | Hillary Clinton's argument with Bernie Sanders about normalizing relations with Iran, explained Vox Sanders's approach to Iran "breaks with the sober and responsible diplomatic approach that's been working for the United States," Sullivan charged on the call. "The proposal would not succeed, but it would cause very real consternation among our allies ... Capital Journal Daybreak: US Payment to Iran Raises Questions, More Clinton snipes at Sanders over Iran foreign policy Clinton Slams Sanders' Iran Views as Naive and Dangerous |
Fox News | Pastor, retired US Marine freed by Iran back in the US Fox News Two Americans freed in a prisoner swap with Iran arrived back on U.S. soil Thursday. Saeed Abedini, a Christian pastor, was met by his parents and well-wishers in North Carolina, where he will spend time at the Billy Graham Training Center in Asheville. Freed Pastor Saeed Abedini Thought He Might Die in Iranian Custody Wife of US pastor imprisoned in Iran hopes to reunite, rebuild marriage |
U.S. News & World Report | Lost amid the US-Iran news, $1.7B deal now raising questions U.S. News & World Report Amir Hekmati, a U.S. Marine and Flint Central High School graduate, thanks the community following his return flight home on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at Bishop International Airport in Flint, Mich. He returns after being imprisoned in Iran for more ... Obama administration's $2.4B payment to Iran raises questions Republicans Find New $1.7 Billion Iran Chew Toy Exclusive: US Taxpayers, Not Tehran, Compensated Victims of Iranian Attacks Against Americans |
Wall Street Journal | The Two Faces of Iran's Dual Government Wall Street Journal Last Sunday morning, a day after the implementation of the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, President Hassan Rouhani issued a statement of hope for the future. “We have extended our hands to the world in a sign of friendship,” said Mr ... Iran general: US paid Tehran $1.7 billion to release 'spies' |
Wall Street Journal | Well Services of Iran Managing Director Denies Knowledge of Schlumberger Talks Wall Street Journal Siamik Javid, the chief of Well Services of Iran, an oil-field services company, told The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that his company's shareholders “are in negotiations with Schlumberger” in response to a question about whether Schlumberger ... |