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Iran's Hard-Liners Crack Down on Models Not Wearing Head Scarves - New York Times Mon, 16 May 2016 10:23:23 GMT

New York Times

Iran's Hard-Liners Crack Down on Models Not Wearing Head Scarves New York Times TEHRAN — Iran's judiciary unleashed one of its periodic crackdowns on social media permissiveness on Sunday, announcing the arrest of eight people involved in online modeling without a mandatory head scarf and questioning another woman, a former ... Iran cracks down on female models posing without headscarves onlineCBS News Iran arrests models in renewed crackdown on unlicensed industryThe Guardian Iran Arrests Fashion Models In Social Media CrackdownHuffington Post Telegraph.co.uk -Daily Mail all 107 news articles »

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6 things you need to know about Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps - Vox Mon, 16 May 2016 13:20:27 GMT

Vox

6 things you need to know about Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Vox Despite the historic nuclear agreement between the US and Iran, and talk of the rising political influence of Iran's "moderates," who favor easing tensions with the US, the fact is that a core constituency in the Iranian regime remains vehemently ... and more »

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White House snubs Chaffetz, refuses to let aide testify after controversial Iran remarks - Fox News Mon, 16 May 2016 18:06:47 GMT

Fox News

White House snubs Chaffetz, refuses to let aide testify after controversial Iran remarks Fox News The White House confirmed Monday that Obama adviser Ben Rhodes will not be allowed to testify before House lawmakers on the Iran nuclear deal, after a last-ditch attempt by Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz to pry the controversial aide loose for the ... Senators Demand Obama Fire Top Aide for Iran Deal DeceptionWashington Free Beacon WH: The GOP Lied About the Iran Deal, So Our Embattled Spinmeister Won't TestifyTown Hall White House: Sorry, But Ben Rhodes Won't Be Testifying on …Foreign Policy (blog) The Hill (blog) -Washington Post -Newsmax all 134 news articles »

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Iran: US Encouraging Islamic Republic to Keep Illicit Missile Tests Secret - Washington Free Beacon Mon, 16 May 2016 19:27:34 GMT

Washington Free Beacon

Iran: US Encouraging Islamic Republic to Keep Illicit Missile Tests Secret Washington Free Beacon Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' Aerospace and Missile Force, said in recent remarks that the Obama administration does not want Iran to publicize its ongoing missile tests, which have raised questions about the ... Iranian Military Admits Anti-Israel Missile TestCommittee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (blog) all 5 news articles »

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Congressman: Classified details of Iran's treatment of US sailors will shock nation - Fox News Mon, 16 May 2016 17:52:44 GMT

Fox News

Congressman: Classified details of Iran's treatment of US sailors will shock nation Fox News The classified details behind Iran's treatment of several U.S. sailors who were captured by the Islamic Republic during a tense standoff earlier this year are likely to shock the nation, according to one member of the House Armed Services Committee ... Congressman says details of Iran's kidnapping of U.S. sailors will shock the nationDaily Mail GOP rep: Details of Iran's treatment of US sailors disturbingThe Hill (blog) After 'Classified' Briefing, GOP Rep. Claims Obama Admin. Is Withholding Details of Iran Naval Incident That Will ...TheBlaze.com Washington Times -Hot Air all 9 news articles »

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Accuses Kim Kardashian of Being a Secret Agent - Vanity Fair Mon, 16 May 2016 22:31:39 GMT

Vanity Fair

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Accuses Kim Kardashian of Being a Secret Agent Vanity Fair The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corp, an agency tasked with policing domestic culture and heading off the influence of other nations, is concerned about the social-media popularity of Kim Kardashian. A new report from Iran Wire highlights just how ... Is Kim Kardashian a Secret Agent? Iran's Revolutionary Guard Thinks SoJezebel all 2 news articles »

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Iran parliament seeks damages for US support of Saddam - Al-Monitor Mon, 16 May 2016 19:47:50 GMT

Al-Monitor

Iran parliament seeks damages for US support of Saddam Al-Monitor After the US Supreme Court upheld legislation that allows American courts to confiscate Iranian assets in the United States, the Iranian parliament passed a bill that forces the administration to seek compensation from the United States for US actions ... Iran Threatens to Sue US in the Hague for 'Hostile Moves'OilPrice.com Iranian Parliament Compels Government to Request Washington for Compensation over Sanctions' LossesAsharq Alawsat all 4 news articles »

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Croatia president to make state visit to Iran for talks - Press TV Mon, 16 May 2016 16:42:01 GMT

Press TV

Croatia president to make state visit to Iran for talks Press TV Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic plans to make an official visit to Iran to hold talks with senior officials on a range of issues. Heading a high-ranking politico-economic delegation, the Croatian president will start her three-day visit to ... and more »

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No, Yemen's Houthis actually aren't Iranian puppets - Washington Post Mon, 16 May 2016 18:02:32 GMT

Washington Post

No, Yemen's Houthis actually aren't Iranian puppets Washington Post Saudi Arabia claims that the Houthis are an Iranian proxy, leading it to frame the war as an effort to counter Iran's influence. The Saudis are not the only ones to label the Houthis puppets of Iran. Politicians and media in the West, in particular ... Inciting Iran's 'Bad Behavior'Consortium News all 13 news articles »

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Greg Abbott to President Obama: No dice on lifting Iran sanctions - MyStatesman.com Mon, 16 May 2016 17:43:26 GMT

MyStatesman.com

Greg Abbott to President Obama: No dice on lifting Iran sanctions MyStatesman.com The Obama administration had asked Abbott to review investment and other restrictions on Iran, saying the nuclear deal that took effect in January “will verifiably ensure that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon and that its nuclear program is and will ... Texas to ignore Iran nuclear deal and maintain sanction, Governor saysJerusalem Post Israel News Abbott rebuffs feds on Iran sanctionsSan Antonio Express-News (subscription) Gov. Abbott rejects Obama Administration's request to lift Iran sanctionsKFDM-TV News all 19 news articles »