Reuters | US says it's not deterring foreign banks in Iran Reuters Most international sanctions against Iran's economy were lifted in January after Tehran implemented a deal with world powers to curb its nuclear program. But Washington kept some sanctions that were originally imposed over missile proliferation and ... Iran-Related Arrest in Florida Could Have Political Implications for Turkey's Islamist Ruling Party US diplomat on unlikely mission: Market Iran to wary firms US diplomat tries to persuade wary firms to deal with Iran |
The Hill | State Department defends $1.7 billion settlement with Iran The Hill A State Department official defended a $1.7 billion settlement with Iran in a recent letter to a congressman, calling it a necessary step in wrapping up a decades-long legal dispute that had the potential to cost billions more if it worked its way ... Obama administration engaged in secret talks to pay Iran nearly $2 billion Report: White House to Pay Iran Close to $1.7 billion following Secret Talks |
Fortune | US To charge Iran In Cyber Attacks Against Banks, New York Dam Fortune (Reuters) – The Obama administration is expected to blame Iranian hackers as soon as Thursday for a coordinated campaign of cyber attacks in 2012 and 2013 on several U.S. banks and a New York dam, sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters. US to announce charges in dam cyberattack linked to Iran Iran-Linked Hackers Said to Be Indicted in U.S. Over N.Y. Dam |
U.S. News & World Report (blog) | To strengthen the Iran deal, impose tough sanctions on Iran's missile tests The Hill (blog) With Iran's recent launch of advanced ballistic missiles, Iranian hardliners are testing the resolve of the U.S. and our partners to confront Iranian aggression that challenges the nuclear agreement that came into effect earlier this year. A forceful U ... Our Quickly Unraveling Nuclear Deal Clinton: Iran 'Remains an Extremist Regime That Threatens to Annihilate Israel' WATCH: Menendez says U.S. should punish Iran after missile tests |
North Korea and Iran: Dangerous bedfellows with one common enemy, the US The Hill (blog) Sanctioned by the Carter administration, the newly founded Islamic Republic turned to North Korea to replenish its military arsenal with Scud missiles during the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war. By the end of the decade, North Korea and China were supplying ... |
Haaretz | Report: Iran's FM Said Haaretz Cartoon Made US Toughen Its Stand on Nuclear Deal Haaretz Iran's foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, suggested that a Haaretz cartoon that appeared about a week before the nuclear deal between Iran and the powers was signed last year may have led the United States to toughen its stand, an Iranian ... |
Reuters | Exclusive: Nigeria expects oil output freeze at Doha meeting even without Iran Reuters It was not clear whether all 13 OPEC members including Iran would attend the Doha meeting, though Iranian officials have made it clear Tehran will not freeze output as it wants to raise exports following the lifting of Western sanctions. But Kachikwu ... Nigeria expects oil output freeze at Doha meeting even without Iran Iran invited to Doha oil freeze talks Genscape: Iran's oil export growth in line with Iranian forecasts |
PolitiFact | Donald Trump says Iran is responsible for terrorist attacks in 25 countries, five continents PolitiFact "Iran has seeded terror groups all over the world," Trump said. "During the last five years, Iran has perpetuated terror attacks in 25 different countries on five continents. They've got terror cells everywhere, including in the Western Hemisphere ... Netanyahu Says U.S. Alliance Still Strong After Dispute on Iran Trump vows to protect Israel from Iran and UN Bashing Both Iran and Obama, Trump Scores Points at AIPAC |
legal Insurrection (blog) | Axis of Evil: Islamic Republic of Iran and Communist North Korea legal Insurrection (blog) Communist North Korea is heavily involved in training and arming the Islamic Republic of Iran and its Islamist allies in the Middle East. According to recent revelations by former US intelligence officer Dr. Bruce Bechtol, North Korea has a more ... |
Los Angeles Times | Iran's poor human rights record needs continued monitoring, activists say Los Angeles Times Even as it is being welcomed back into the international community, Iran is continuing to violate the most basic civil and political rights of its people and needs continued monitoring, advocates who are pushing for greater freedoms in the Islamic ... UN Human Rights Council: Interactive Dialogue on High Commissioner's report on Iran/Colombia |