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Iran seeks money from US over 1953 coup that empowered American-backed shah - USA TODAY Tue, 17 May 2016 14:31:26 GMT

USA TODAY

Iran seeks money from US over 1953 coup that empowered American-backed shah
USA TODAY
The Iranian parliament wants the U.S. to compensate the country for damages from a series of events dating to the 1953 coup that increased the power of the pro-American shah. The parliament on Tuesday passed a bill requiring its government to demand ...
How Supreme Court decision to freeze Iran assets undermines US foreign policyAl-Monitor
Iran's Parliament Seeks Compensation From US For 'Moral Damages'RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
Explainer: What Iran is looking like as nuclear deal provisions are being carried outPRI
Rudaw -Middle East Eye -Press TV
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Next Big Travel Destination: Iran? - Wall Street Journal Tue, 17 May 2016 13:16:56 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Next Big Travel Destination: Iran?
Wall Street Journal
Global hotel companies are establishing new beachheads in Iran, betting that lifted sanctions against the Middle East nation will spark a jump in tourism and business travel after decades of economic isolation. Spanish operator Melia Hotels ...

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Why Iran Is Cracking Down on ?Vulgar? Instagram Models - Daily Beast Tue, 17 May 2016 17:13:05 GMT

Daily Beast

Why Iran Is Cracking Down on ?Vulgar? Instagram Models
Daily Beast
The Rich Kids of Tehran said as much themselves in a recent post, a day after Iran's online authorities confirmed they'd arrested eight people—including many of the country's top fashion models—with large followings on Instagram as part of a larger ...
Iran accuses Kim Kardashian of a secret plot to corrupt womenNew York Daily News
Iran's Hard-Liners Crack Down on Models Not Wearing Head ScarvesNew York Times
Iran Arresting Women for Posing Without Headscarves on InstagramNewsweek
TIME -NEWS.com.au
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There's no excuse for classifying Iran's abuse of US sailors - New York Post Wed, 18 May 2016 00:04:00 GMT

New York Post

There's no excuse for classifying Iran's abuse of US sailors
New York Post
If the American people knew the full — still classified — details of how Iran treated the US sailors it took captive last January, they'd be shocked. So says a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, who has received a “full classified ...
Congressman: Classified details of Iran's treatment of US sailors will shock nationFox News
Virginia congressman says details of Iran's kidnapping of U.S. sailors kept privateDaily Mail
GOP rep: Details of Iran's treatment of US sailors disturbingThe Hill (blog)
TheBlaze.com -Town Hall
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White House cites executive privilege, keeps Obama adviser from testifying about Iran nuclear deal - Washington Times Tue, 17 May 2016 16:34:05 GMT

Washington Times

White House cites executive privilege, keeps Obama adviser from testifying about Iran nuclear deal
Washington Times
Deputy National Security Adviser for strategic communications Ben Rhodes stands at right as President Obama and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk leave the stage after making statements to reporters in Warsaw on June 3, 2014. (Associated Press) ...
White House snubs Chaffetz, refuses to let aide testify after controversial Iran remarksFox News
Chaffetz: Ben Rhodes Had Time to Brag to Media About The Iran Deal But Won't Testify to CongressTown Hall
House Republicans Picked a Perfectly Terrible Panel to Complain About the Iran DealMother Jones
Middle East Eye -Politico -Washington Free Beacon
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Why are Afghan refugees leaving Iran? - Aljazeera.com Tue, 17 May 2016 09:19:00 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Why are Afghan refugees leaving Iran?
Aljazeera.com
Iran hosts some three million Afghan refugees, many of whom have poured into the country since the United States-led invasion in 2001. However, only an estimated 950,000 are United Nations-registered, as Iranian authorities have not provided all Afghan ...


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 ...

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Maldives Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Iran - ABC News Tue, 17 May 2016 20:13:40 GMT

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Maldives Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Iran
ABC News
The government of the Maldives has decided to sever 40-year=old diplomatic ties with Iran, saying the country's policies in the Middle East are detrimental to peace and security in the region. The Maldives foreign ministry said in a statement Tuesday ...
Maldives Severs Diplomatic Ties With IranSputnik International
US-Iran: “Breakthrough” or Waning US Power?The Globalist
Inciting Iran's 'Bad Behavior'Consortium News
Business Standard
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IMF Warns Iran Not To Rely Only On Oil Revenue To Boost Economy - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Wed, 18 May 2016 01:20:38 GMT

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

IMF Warns Iran Not To Rely Only On Oil Revenue To Boost Economy
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
A top International Monetary Fund official warned Iran not to count on a big jump in oil revenue to boost its economy, but said it should seek other opportunities to re-engage with the global economy. "I speak here today at a pivotal moment for Iran's ...
IMF calls for Iran reforms to attract international investorsFinancial Times
IMF Official: Iran Can't Count on Big Jump in Oil RevenueABC News
IMF Sees Iran's GDP Rising 4-4.5% Due to Oil RevenuesSputnik International

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Who will be Iran's next speaker of parliament? - Al-Monitor Tue, 17 May 2016 19:57:37 GMT

Al-Monitor

Who will be Iran's next speaker of parliament?
Al-Monitor
With only 25% of deputies in Iran's current parliament returning to office when their term ends on May 27, the fate of current speaker of parliament Ali Larijani, who has held the position for the last eight years, will be the first major battle of the ...

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