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Why the Iranian Nuclear Deal Is at Risk of Unraveling - Newsweek Wed, 18 May 2016 10:10:12 GMT

Newsweek

Why the Iranian Nuclear Deal Is at Risk of Unraveling Newsweek Perhaps most important, American officials assured Tehran that foreign investment would return to the country, finally ending Iran's pariah status. ”As soon as we suspend our major sanctions,” Wendy Sherman, the lead U.S. negotiator, had said in 2014 ... For European banks, US assurances on Iran come with asterisksReuters Don't blame the US for Iran's economyAmerican Enterprise Institute Iran allure tempered by confusion on sanctions, survey showsChicago Tribune Hot Air -Global Trade Review (GTR) all 19 news articles »

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An Ayatollah's Daughter Prompts a Debate on Religious Persecution in Iran - New York Times Wed, 18 May 2016 16:31:00 GMT

New York Times

An Ayatollah's Daughter Prompts a Debate on Religious Persecution in Iran New York Times TEHRAN — A house visit by a daughter of a prominent ayatollah to a female leader of the persecuted Bahai religious minority touched off a debate this week in Iran about the harsh treatment of a group deemed pagans and impure by the country's dominant ... Political storm in Iran as Rafsanjani's daughter meets Bahai leaderBBC News all 5 news articles »

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Iran's IRGC says many Iranians have volunteered to fight in Syria - Reuters Wed, 18 May 2016 17:43:00 GMT

Reuters

Iran's IRGC says many Iranians have volunteered to fight in Syria Reuters ANKARA Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said on Wednesday many Iranians have volunteered to fight in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad's war against "terrorism", the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. Shi'ite-dominated Iran ... Why Iran should focus on Turkey, not Russia, for Syria cooperationAl-Monitor all 10 news articles »

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'Distrust brings distrust:' Iran seeks compensation from US for 'hostile action' over past 63 yrs - RT Wed, 18 May 2016 20:08:26 GMT

RT

'Distrust brings distrust:' Iran seeks compensation from US for 'hostile action' over past 63 yrs RT Among the “hostile actions” mentioned in the bill are the US support for the coup against the democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh in 1953, aiding Saddam Hussein in the war between Iraq and Iran in the 1980s, destruction of oil ... Iran wants US to pay for 63 years of 'spiritual and material damage'CNN Iran Is Demanding Reparations From US for 63 Years of 'Spiritual and Material Damage'Daily Signal Iran seeks money from US over 1953 coup that empowered American-backed shahUSA TODAY Press TV -Newsmax -Al-Monitor all 94 news articles »

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APNewsBreak: Lebanese Man Held in Iran Had Past US Contracts - ABC News Wed, 18 May 2016 21:12:06 GMT

APNewsBreak: Lebanese Man Held in Iran Had Past US Contracts ABC News A nonprofit organization headed by a Lebanese citizen held prisoner in Iran received grants totaling $730,000 from the U.S. government for projects in the Middle East, The Associated Press has learned. Nizar Zakka, 49, a technology expert and advocate ... and more »

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Rebooting ties with Iran - The Hindu Wed, 18 May 2016 19:46:00 GMT

The Indian Express

Rebooting ties with Iran The Hindu Even before India announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Iran, it was certain that the Centre was keen on taking ties with this “extended neighbour” to a higher level. The removal of sanctions on Iran following the nuclear deal has ended its ... PM's visit to Iran: The New Delhi-Tehran story needs energy to take it forwardThe Indian Express Chabahar port high on agenda of India-Iran state visitJOC.com PM Modi's visit to Iran must see Chabahar port project take offFirstpost Sputnik International all 71 news articles »

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Too hot for Tehran: Glam couple flee Iran after model photos deemed 'un-Islamic' - Jerusalem Post Israel News Wed, 18 May 2016 09:13:00 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Too hot for Tehran: Glam couple flee Iran after model photos deemed 'un-Islamic' Jerusalem Post Israel News Elnaz Golrokh, a professional makeup artist and her model husband Hamid Fadaei reportedly fled from Iran to fashion-friendly Dubai in January. The couple was reportedly released on bail after being arrested by Iranian morality police as part of ... Why Iran Is Cracking Down on Vulgar Instagram ModelsDaily Beast Iran accuses Kim Kardashian of a secret plot to corrupt womenNew York Daily News Secret agent Kardashian: Reality TV star branded Instagram mole by Iran's Revolutionary GuardsRT New York Times -TIME -CBS News all 257 news articles »

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Ben Rhodes and the "Echo Chamber" Of Facts On Iran - Huffington Post Wed, 18 May 2016 21:46:00 GMT

Huffington Post

Ben Rhodes and the "Echo Chamber" Of Facts On Iran Huffington Post David Samuels in his May 5 New York Times Magazine article, paints a picture of the scene leading up to the successful implementation of the landmark agreement with Iran to end its quest for a nuclear weapon that left me shaking my head in wonder. Obama's Iran 'echo chamber' just can't stopNew York Post Trey Gowdy blows up after Obama adviser skips Iran nuke hearing–what he did instead is unbelievableBizPac Review Congress Turns to Iraq War Boosters to Attack Iran DealNational Iranian American Council all 11 news articles »

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Iran's Government and Revolutionary Guards Battle for Control of Economy - Wall Street Journal Wed, 18 May 2016 15:15:55 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Iran's Government and Revolutionary Guards Battle for Control of Economy Wall Street Journal TEHRAN— Ebadallah Abdollahi, a commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, was surprised last summer to find one of his top projects being second-guessed. A confidential review ordered by the government called for scaling back a multibillion-dollar ...

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Is Iran's Iraq Policy Coming Apart? - The National Interest Online (blog) Wed, 18 May 2016 15:36:00 GMT

The National Interest Online (blog)

Is Iran's Iraq Policy Coming Apart? The National Interest Online (blog) Sadr himself has apparently gone into seclusion again in Iran, raising many questions: Who is guiding his forces? How worried is the leadership in Tehran about these recent events? More importantly, is Iran's 13-year project to shape the Iraqi state ... and more »