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4 reasons Iran's new parliament is a really big deal - Vox Thu, 26 May 2016 18:30:17 GMT

Vox

4 reasons Iran's new parliament is a really big deal Vox But dividing the Iranian political scene into two camps is not entirely accurate. Nor do terms like "left" and "right" or "liberal" and "conservative" make much sense in the Iranian political context. Iran has no formal political parties, so the fluid ... and more »

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Former Marine Freed From Prison in Iran Attends Memorial - ABC News Thu, 26 May 2016 19:50:11 GMT

Detroit Free Press

Former Marine Freed From Prison in Iran Attends Memorial ABC News A former U.S. Marine who was jailed in Iran for more than four years until his January release said Memorial Day is "bittersweet" during his Thursday visit to the Michigan state Senate for memorial services. Amir Hekmati did not directly mention his ... Former Iran hostage Amir Hekmati among honorees in LansingDetroit Free Press all 6 news articles »

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Russia To Help Iran Build More Nuclear Reactors, Despite Deal With Obama - Daily Caller Thu, 26 May 2016 15:49:25 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Russia To Help Iran Build More Nuclear Reactors, Despite Deal With Obama Daily Caller Iranian and Russian officials are discussing building several new nuclear power plants in Iran, according to an article published Thursday by the news agency Trend. The two countries are working together to build as many as eight new nuclear power ... Iran's Oil Deals Hit Banking SnagWall Street Journal Obama Admin Considers Permitting Russian Arms Sales to IranWashington Free Beacon John Kerry's Awkward Push For Investment In IranWBFO Washington Post -Voice of America all 52 news articles »

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Watch the follow through - The Hindu Thu, 26 May 2016 19:51:22 GMT

Economic Times

Watch the follow through The Hindu Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Iran earlier this week is among the more important diplomatic initiatives but needs follow through to establish a partnership with significant implications, both bilateral and regional. Coming after his visits to ... New trade pact with Iran may be linked to volumesEconomic Times What Vietnam and Iran show: Washington should recognise New Delhi's historical and cultural wingspan across the ...Times of India (blog) India port deals puts Iran closer to trading hubgulfnews.com Iran News Update -Firstpost -The National all 55 news articles »

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Exclusive: Iran Teams With Taliban To Fight Islamic State in… - Foreign Policy (blog) Thu, 26 May 2016 18:16:21 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

Exclusive: Iran Teams With Taliban To Fight Islamic State in… Foreign Policy (blog) But Iran now believes that the Taliban pose much less of a threat than the Islamic State, whose expanding affiliate in Afghanistan is thought by U.S. officials to have as many as 3,000 fighters. President Barack Obama, who had once promised to end ... Good News: Cash-Flush Iran Sends $70 Million to Terrorist Group Islamic JihadTown Hall Iran pledges $70 million to Palestinian Islamic JihadArutz Sheva all 4 news articles »

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Saudi Arabia Has a Plan B to Try to Stop Iran's Economic Rise - Bloomberg Wed, 25 May 2016 23:16:56 GMT

Bloomberg

Saudi Arabia Has a Plan B to Try to Stop Iran's Economic Rise Bloomberg 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 ... and more »

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Iran News Round Up - May 26, 2016 - Critical Threats Project Thu, 26 May 2016 20:52:06 GMT

Critical Threats Project

Iran News Round Up - May 26, 2016 Critical Threats Project A selection of the latest news stories and editorials published in Iranian news outlets, compiled by AEI Critical Threats Project Iran Analysts Marie Donovan, Paul Bucala, and Caitlin Shayda Pendleton. To receive this daily newsletter, please subscribe ... Saudi must ensure security or no Iran pilgrims: Hajj officialPress TV Iran-Saudi row threatens any OPEC deal, puts role in questionReuters Four-Hour Meeting in Jeddah Results in Preliminary Deal with Iran on HajjAsharq Alawsat Anadolu Agency -gulfnews.com -The National all 284 news articles »

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Experts at Senate Hearing: White House Must Increase Pressure on Iran to Stop its Malign Behavior - TheTower.org Thu, 26 May 2016 22:08:00 GMT

TheTower.org

Experts at Senate Hearing: White House Must Increase Pressure on Iran to Stop its Malign Behavior TheTower.org Sanctions and national security experts urged the United States to reject Iran's demands for further economic concessions and ramp up pressure on Tehran in response to its regional aggression during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Tuesday. Trading Partner IranDeutsche Welle Iranian appetite for German goods prompts surge in first-quarter exportsReuters UK all 7 news articles »

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Mighty Iran forced world to strike nuke deal, supreme leader says - The Times of Israel Thu, 26 May 2016 14:17:14 GMT

The Times of Israel

Mighty Iran forced world to strike nuke deal, supreme leader says The Times of Israel “The enemy which once wasn't ready to accept even the existence of one centrifuge in Iran, was forced to accept the same fact after facing the country's nuclear power,” Fars news quoted Khamenei saying. “Actually, the Americans didn't make this ... Iran's Khamenei calls for vigilance against West's 'soft war': state TVReuters Iran's Khamenei Warns Over West's 'Soft War'Sky News Khamenei: enemies try to influence Iran's decision-making centersTrend News Agency all 18 news articles »

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Iran shifts tactics to lock in global energy allies - FT.com (registration) (blog) Thu, 26 May 2016 10:54:55 GMT

FT.com (registration) (blog)

Iran shifts tactics to lock in global energy allies FT.com (registration) (blog) Iran's new approach to building energy allies is being revealed as the former powerhouse staggers back onto the global stage. The lifting of sanctions in January has given the country a new lease of life. Tehran's ability to adapt will prove vital, as ... and more »