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Iran's Revolutionary Grandchildren - The New Yorker Fri, 12 Feb 2016 23:54:43 GMT

The New Yorker

Iran's Revolutionary Grandchildren The New Yorker All the Khomeini kids (eight males and seven females) are committed reformers pushing for Iran to open up at home—politically, economically, and socially—now that it has reëngaged with the world. In public letters and interviews, seven have ... Mahama off to IranGhanaWeb Iran prosperity fruit of ethical leadershipDaily News | The National Newspaper (press release) (blog) Can Iran Change For The Better?Forbes Citifmonline -Iranian -Tasnim News Agency (press release) all 51 news articles »

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Iran Plays and Backstabs the US: Iran Dumps Dollar in Trade - Huffington Post Sun, 14 Feb 2016 00:20:48 GMT

Tehran Times

Iran Plays and Backstabs the US: Iran Dumps Dollar in Trade Huffington Post The Islamic Republic declared that it is moving away from the US dollar for use in trades and that Tehran welcomes replacing dollar with other currencies. According to Shana, Iran's official news agency, Safar-Ali Karamati, Deputy director of ... Iran Sees Chance to Bring Down 'Wall of Mistrust' With USABC News Iran, EU Call For 'New Paradigm' In Middle EastRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 54 news articles »

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Valentine's Day is now a crime in Iran - New York Post Sat, 13 Feb 2016 19:27:00 GMT

New York Post

Valentine's Day is now a crime in Iran New York Post Iranian news outlets reported the police directive Friday warning retailers against promoting “decadent Western culture through Valentine's Day rituals.” Police informed Tehran's coffee and ice cream shops trade union to avoid any gatherings in which ... Iran makes it illegal to celebratine Valentine's DayOregonLive.com Iran bans Valentine's Day as it supports 'decadent western culture'Mirror.co.uk Iran makes Valentine's Day celebrations a crimeWQAD.com The Inquisitr all 94 news articles »

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Iran Oil Heads To Europe In First Major Delivery Since End Of Western Sanctions - International Business Times Sat, 13 Feb 2016 22:28:00 GMT

International Business Times

Iran Oil Heads To Europe In First Major Delivery Since End Of Western Sanctions International Business Times Despite the current global glut in crude that began to send prices plunging in mid-2014, Iran is starting to prime its pumps in an effort to boost exports by a million barrels of oil per day in six months. The first Iranian oil shipment to depart the ... US-based insurance firm to cover Iran oil cargosPress TV Iran exporting 1.3 mln bpd of crude, set to increaseAhram Online Iran to ship 4 million barrels of crude to Europe in coming 24 hoursEconomic Times all 85 news articles »

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Iran remains off limits to US banks - The Times of Israel Sun, 14 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT

The Times of Israel

Iran remains off limits to US banks The Times of Israel The Obama administration in mid-January eased several restrictions on doing business with Iran, including former “secondary” sanctions that had threatened to penalize companies outside the US for their business with Iran, as well as some restrictions ...

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Iran sanctions lifted by Canada, but Justin Trudeau still faces 'delicate dance' - CBC.ca Sat, 13 Feb 2016 10:00:51 GMT

CBC.ca

Iran sanctions lifted by Canada, but Justin Trudeau still faces 'delicate dance' CBC.ca Now, with most of the world's sanctions against Iran dismantled, the country will be able to repatriate more than $100 billion in assets held abroad — including funds in Canada — that were frozen in an effort to punish Iran for pushing to expand its ... and more »

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Post-Nuke Deal Iran Wants To Build Russian Su-30 Fighters And A New Advanced Tank - Jalopnik Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:53:00 GMT

Jalopnik

Post-Nuke Deal Iran Wants To Build Russian Su-30 Fighters And A New Advanced Tank Jalopnik Now that Iran is sitting on a pile of cash and the import ban on conventional military hardware has been partially lifted following the nuclear deal, the Islamic Republic is looking to replace its hodgepodge of vintage military hardware. This may soon ...

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Iran says ready to put rivalries aside with Saudi Arabia - Reuters Fri, 12 Feb 2016 18:22:01 GMT

Reuters

Iran says ready to put rivalries aside with Saudi Arabia Reuters MUNICH Iran and Saudi Arabia must overcome strained relations and work for stability in Syria and the Middle East, Iran's foreign minister said on Friday, a day after Syrian peace talks brought the rivals to the same table for the first time in months ... Iran can work with Saudis on Syria, IS: foreign ministerYahoo News Iran Calls for Better Relations with Rival Saudi ArabiaVoice of America Iran FM urges diplomacy, warns against 'illusions' on SyriaPress TV all 901 news articles »

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This app will help you avoid Iran's morality police - The Verge Fri, 12 Feb 2016 09:30:04 GMT

The Verge

This app will help you avoid Iran's morality police The Verge The app, called Gershad, uses crowdsourcing to identify the locations of Iran's morality police, known by their Persian name Gasht-e Ershad ("guidance patrol"). Ershad officers regularly patrol the streets of Tehran to identify men and women who ... Young people in Iran are using a sophisticated crowdsourcing app to avoid the “morality police”Quartz This App Lets Women In Iran Dodge The 'Morality Police'Jalopnik Iran Blocks App Young People Use to Dodge Morality PoliceBreitbart News The Times of Israel all 57 news articles »

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Captured US sailors underwent 'steady questioning' by Iran - CNN Fri, 12 Feb 2016 21:04:00 GMT

CNN

Captured US sailors underwent 'steady questioning' by Iran CNN The official said three current scenarios are being reviewed: The sailors used the GPS incorrectly, or failed to maintain navigational awareness; the GPS suffered a technical malfunction; or Iranian forces or some other personnel in the region "spoofed ... and more »