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Saudi Arabia Has a Plan B to Try to Stop Iran's Economic Rise - Bloomberg Wed, 25 May 2016 23:16:55 GMT

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Saudi Arabia Has a Plan B to Try to Stop Iran's Economic Rise
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The kingdom is mobilizing its Gulf allies to make sure that, more than four months after the lifting of sanctions on the Islamic Republic, Iran's opening-up to the global economy doesn't go smoothly. Last month the Saudis scuttled a bid to stabilize ...

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John Kerry's Awkward Push For Investment In Iran - NPR Wed, 25 May 2016 18:51:00 GMT

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John Kerry's Awkward Push For Investment In Iran
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As he tries to keep the Iran nuclear agreement on track in the final year of the Obama administration, Kerry has become personally involved in trying to help Iran get economic benefits out of the deal. That's no easy task and one that critics say is ...
Do the opposite of what the Obama administration wants on IranWashington Post (blog)
US Lawmakers Ask: Is White House Catering to Iran?Voice of America
Lawmakers press Obama officials on Iran nuclear dealCNN International
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What's fueling opposition to Iran's new oil contracts? - Al-Monitor Wed, 25 May 2016 19:53:59 GMT

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What's fueling opposition to Iran's new oil contracts?
Al-Monitor
Iran's current buyback scheme, which reduces the role of international partners to that of service providers, has been very unpopular among international oil companies. It has been a major factor in the reduction of investment in the Iranian energy sector.

Iran-Saudi row threatens any OPEC deal, puts role in question - Reuters Wed, 25 May 2016 10:36:53 GMT

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Iran-Saudi row threatens any OPEC deal, puts role in question
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Less than six months after the lifting of Western sanctions, Iran is close to regaining normal oil export volumes, adding extra barrels to the market in an unexpectedly smooth way and helped by supply disruptions from Canada to Nigeria. But the ...
Iran sends new delegation to Saudi for Haj talksThe National
Iran nabs Saudi-sent terrorists: Senior officialPress TV
Saudi Arabia, Iran agree in principle on Iranian Pilgrims' visitsKuwait News Agency
Business Standard
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NRA threatens Iran with video about men who wrestle alligators - Washington Post Tue, 24 May 2016 22:01:10 GMT

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NRA threatens Iran with video about men who wrestle alligators
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It's a particularly spectacular entry featuring a gray-bearded man in a wide-brimmed hat telling the "ayatollahs of Iran" to "listen up." Here's the opening conceit: "You might have met our fresh-faced flower child president and his weak-kneed, Ivy ...
Country Music Legend Charlie Daniels Wants Iran To Fear American 'Swamp Folks' And 'Mountain Men'Huffington Post
The NRA's new ad campaign threatens Iran with “real” Americans, like gator-wrestling swamp peopleQuartz
US pro-gun lobby to 'Ayatollahs of Iran': You haven't met alligator wrestlers, cowboys of AmericaJerusalem Post Israel News
RT -Daily Caller -TheBlaze.com
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Middle East|US Urges No Bail for Reza Zarrab in Iran Sanctions Case - New York Times Thu, 26 May 2016 01:46:06 GMT

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Middle East|US Urges No Bail for Reza Zarrab in Iran Sanctions Case
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Federal prosecutors in Manhattan asked a judge on Wednesday to deny bail to Reza Zarrab, a prominent gold trader based in Turkey who has been jailed in New York pending trial on charges that he conspired to violate United States sanctions on Iran.
US opposes $50 million bail for Turkish-Iranian gold traderReuters

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The takeaway from Tehran - The Hindu Wed, 25 May 2016 19:42:00 GMT

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The takeaway from Tehran
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Iran marks a new beginning in bilateral relations and beyond. The centrepiece of the trip was the basket of agreements on the development of the Chabahar port and onward connectivity with Afghanistan.
India's port deal with Iran hailed as diplomatic triumph over ChinaThe National

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Iran to renew financial support for Islamic Jihad after two-year hiatus - Jerusalem Post Israel News Wed, 25 May 2016 10:02:56 GMT

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Iran to renew financial support for Islamic Jihad after two-year hiatus
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After a two-year cessation, Iran is attempting to bring Islamic Jihad back into its fold by renewing financial support for the Palestinian terrorist organization, sources affiliated with the organization told the London-based daily Arab newspaper a ...
Iran to Renew Financial Support for Palestinian Terror Group Islamic JihadAlgemeiner
Iran allocates $70 million to Palestinian Islamic JihadDEBKA file

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What Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Visit to Iran Means for Asia - TIME Tue, 24 May 2016 07:46:42 GMT

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What Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Visit to Iran Means for Asia
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Correction appended, May 24. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a two-day visit to Iran by signing a raft of agreements Monday, including two key deals that will likely enable him to circumvent contentious neighbor and regional rival ...
India Signs $500 Million Port Deal With IranTown Hall
India's $500 million port deal with Iran is a masterstroke—and a tough balancing actQuartz
To sidestep Pakistan, India embraces an Iranian portWashington Post
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Powerful Council in Iran Selects Hard-Liner as Chairman - New York Times Tue, 24 May 2016 15:43:15 GMT

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Powerful Council in Iran Selects Hard-Liner as Chairman
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TEHRAN — An Iranian council that would have the authority to select a new supreme leader elected an 89-year-old hard-liner as its chairman on Tuesday, Iranian state news media reported. The council, the Assembly of Experts, holds an increasingly ...
No Surprise in Another Hard-Liner Victory in IranCouncil on Foreign Relations (blog)
Iran: Ahmad Jannati to head Assembly of ExpertsAljazeera.com
Iran hardliner Jannati elected head of Assembly of ExpertsBBC News
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