Reuters | Exclusive: Iran missile tests were 'in defiance of' UN resolution - US, allies Reuters Iran's recent ballistic tests involved missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons and were "inconsistent with" and "in defiance of" council resolution 2231, adopted last July, said the joint U.S., British, French, German letter to Spain's U.N ... U.S. Looks to Sidestep United Nations on Iran Missiles Sanctions Iran's Next Big Export US and Allies Urge UN Action Against Iran for Missile Tests |
The Economist | Iran's new continent-spanning trains The Economist THE 10,500km (6,500-mile) journey from Yiwu City in eastern China through Kazakhstan, Kyrghyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan was sluggish; but when the first Chinese train pulled into Tehran station after a 14-day haul, Iranian officials hailed a ... |
Sydney Morning Herald | Government senators question diplomatic push in wake of Iran 'eye-for-an-eye' human rights abuse Sydney Morning Herald Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has described reports of an Iranian man being sentenced to eye-gouging under Islamic sharia law as "deeply concerning" amid warnings from pro-Israel government senators the case exposed shortcomings in ... Iran Supreme Court Issues Literal Eye-for-Eye Ruling: Convict to Have Eye Gouged Out |
Reuters UK | Iran's Rouhani Suddenly Cancels Trip to Vienna Citing Security Bloomberg Iranian President Hassan Rouhani unexpectedly canceled a state visit to Austria this week, citing security reasons, according to a statement by the Austrian Presidency. Iran said the decision about the trip, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, was ... Iran's Rouhani calls off Austria visit at last minute, citing security Iran officials defend Rouhani's Pakistan trip West may take time to lift sanctions off Iran |
The Diplomat | A RAW Row: Did Pakistan Accuse Iran of Abetting Indian Espionage? The Diplomat Iranian President Hassan Rouhani became the first Iranian head-of-government to visit Pakistan in 14 years over the weekend. While his visit resulted in a range of agreements and opportunities for face-time with Pakistani officials, one encounter in ... Iran to boost security and trade ties with Pakistan Iran told to turn words into deeds Iran's Rouhani says can provide Pakistan gas through pipeline within months |
Reuters | Iranian expats hard to woo as Western firms seek foothold in Iran Reuters Yet there's never been a queue of expats applying for jobs here," Giuseppe Carella, the Iran country chief of Swiss food group Nestlé, told Reuters. To nurture future managers, Nestlé sends local graduates overseas for several years, honing their ... |
RT | Prince of Persia? Charles planning official Iran visit amid uneasy relations RT The visit comes in the wake of an international deal struck in 2015, which saw Western sanctions against Iran lifted in exchange for it abandoning its nuclear ambitions. The visit would mark a significant thaw in relations, and could lead to new trade ... So Prince Charles Can Go To Iran But Not Israel? Prince Charles urged to cancel trip to Iran Don't give Iran the royal seal of approval |
POLITICO Magazine | The Neoconservative Case for Negotiating With Iran POLITICO Magazine As someone who has negotiated with Iran over the years perhaps more than any other U.S. diplomat, I disagree with those who argue that talks with Iran are akin to capitulation. I have seen little evidence that isolation has or will alter Tehran's ... |
CNBC | US oil closes lower at $38.28; Iran unlikely to freeze output CNBC Oil prices fell on Tuesday, reflecting growing concerns that a two-month rally may be fading, as supply looked set to keep rising and there appeared to be little immediate prospect of demand keeping pace. Brent crude futures fell $1.04, or 2.58 percent ... Iran plans to attend oil freeze meeting in Doha Oil Falls as U.S. Supply Gain Seen, Iran to Abstain From Freeze Iran expects to attend Doha oil meet, but not talk about freeze: Source |
Motherboard | Iran's 'National Internet' Offers Connectivity at the Cost of Censorship Motherboard Iran's plan to isolate and monitor all internet services within the country will place huge limitations on Iranians' ability to safely express themselves online, according to a report published today by freedom of expression campaign group Article 19 ... |