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Iran now has $100 billion of overseas assets unfrozen under nuke deal - Al Jazeera America Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:59:51 GMT

Al Jazeera America

Iran now has $100 billion of overseas assets unfrozen under nuke deal Al Jazeera America Iran said Monday it now has access to more than $100 billion worth of its frozen overseas assets after the implementation of a landmark nuclear deal with world powers. Government spokesman Mohammad Bagher Nobakht said much of the money had been ... Iran claims $100 billion freed as sanctions roll backThe Columbian Contradicting Kerry, Iran Claims $100 Billion in Sanctions Relief 'Fully' ReleasedCNSNews.com all 282 news articles »

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American Judge Challenges Iran Prisoner Deal - Newsweek Tue, 02 Feb 2016 01:14:00 GMT

Newsweek

American Judge Challenges Iran Prisoner Deal Newsweek WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal judge has challenged the U.S. government's move to drop charges against an Iranian man accused of sanctions violations as part of a U.S. prisoner trade agreed with Iran last month. Federal prosecutors filed a motion on ... US Judge Challenges Move To Drop Charges In Prisoner Deal With IranRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty US Seeks to Nix Charges Against Iranian Man in Prisoner SwapABC News all 59 news articles »

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In Iran, New Battle Brews Over Contracts With Foreign Oil Giants - New York Times Sun, 31 Jan 2016 21:17:50 GMT

New York Times

In Iran, New Battle Brews Over Contracts With Foreign Oil Giants New York Times The battle pits hard-liners, including some who opposed the nuclear deal, against moderates aligned with President Hassan Rouhani, who has touted that deal as denoting a new economic era for Iran. Already the battle is threatening to complicate efforts ... Iranian Political Battles Pose Risk for Oil ContractsWall Street Journal This Could Be A Big Setback For Iran's Oil Export PlansOilPrice.com Iran Cancels London Summit for New Oil DealsBloomberg The Australian Financial Review -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 71 news articles »

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Iran gives medals to generals who detained US sailors - CNN International Sun, 31 Jan 2016 20:41:29 GMT

CNN International

Iran gives medals to generals who detained US sailors CNN International (CNN) Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, on Sunday awarded Fath medals to five commanders of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps naval forces for the detention of 10 American sailors who trespassed into Iranian waters, according ... What Message Iran Was Sending By Awarding Medals to Those Who Captured US SailorsDaily Signal Iran gives Victory Medals to officers who detained US sailorsThe Hill Iran's Naval Commander: We Took Extensive Info From American Sailors' Phones, LaptopsWashington Free Beacon RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -Washington Post -Fox News all 160 news articles »

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House to Re-Do Vote on Iran Bill, but Its Moment May Have Passed - Wall Street Journal (blog) Mon, 01 Feb 2016 21:24:00 GMT

Wall Street Journal (blog)

House to Re-Do Vote on Iran Bill, but Its Moment May Have Passed Wall Street Journal (blog) The House is scheduled to vote Tuesday on legislation aimed at pressing President Barack Obama to punish Iran for its testing of ballistic missiles. There's just one problem: he already has. And in fact, the House has already passed the bill. But one ... and more »

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Women's rock climbing gains foothold in Iran - New York Post Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:53:26 GMT

New York Post

Women's rock climbing gains foothold in Iran New York Post Some 200 Iranian women compete in nationwide rock climbing events, and many more climb recreationally. Up in the mountains, away from the morality police, women and men can climb together. But women are not allowed to work with male coaches, ... AP PHOTOS: Women's rock climbing gains foothold in IranSalt Lake Tribune all 63 news articles »

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Why Iran really, truly doesn't want the bomb... for now - The Times of Israel Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:58:00 GMT

The Times of Israel

Why Iran really, truly doesn't want the bomb... for now The Times of Israel Going nuclear is every country's dream. Atomic bombs not only bring much prestige but also create deterrence and allow their owners to launch offensives strikes that could annihilate any enemy. That's why a rogue state like Iran would love nothing more ... and more »

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The strange case of the pastor released from Iran and his wife's abuse allegations - Washington Post Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:05:12 GMT

Washington Post

The strange case of the pastor released from Iran and his wife's abuse allegations Washington Post Naghmeh Abedini rapidly rose to religious freedom superstardom in Christian circles in recent years. The Boise, Idaho, resident toured the country relentlessly, advocating for release of her husband, Saeed Abedini, an Iranian American pastor imprisoned ... and more »

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How to survive prison in Iran - The Guardian (blog) Mon, 01 Feb 2016 07:00:32 GMT

The Guardian (blog)

How to survive prison in Iran The Guardian (blog) Hakimzadeh believes there are steps activists in Iran can take to better protect themselves, both inside and outside prison walls. He belongs to a group of over a dozen activists who used their hard-earned personal experiences to create a 19-chapter ...

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In-fighting in Iran - Jerusalem Post Israel News (blog) Mon, 01 Feb 2016 20:41:48 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News (blog)

In-fighting in Iran Jerusalem Post Israel News (blog) Iran's élite are at loggerheads. Situation normal, one might say, except that the in-fighting is becoming more vicious by the day, exacerbated by the forthcoming elections. As Iran prepares for the vote, scheduled for February 26, the power struggle ...