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Middle East|Iran Accuses US of Meddling as Tensions Grow - New York Times Thu, 05 May 2016 00:22:53 GMT

New York Times

Middle East|Iran Accuses US of Meddling as Tensions Grow New York Times Tensions between Iran and the United States, never far from the surface, showed signs of worsening on Wednesday, with the Iranians threatening to block a vital Persian Gulf access route and protesting what they called the American “meddling approach ... Iran threatens to block US access to vital waterwayCBS News Iran threatens to close strategic strait to USThe Hill L. TODD WOOD: Iran threatens to block Strait of HormuzWashington Times RT -Daily Mail all 38 news articles »

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Don't blame our sanctions, US tells nervous Iran investors - Reuters Wed, 04 May 2016 15:22:50 GMT

Reuters

Don't blame our sanctions, US tells nervous Iran investors Reuters The United States and Europe lifted sanctions in January under a deal with Tehran to limit its nuclear program, but U.S. sanctions unrelated to the nuclear issue remain, banning dollar transactions with Iran and making it harder for companies to access ... Group slams Europe-Iran economic confab in ZurichJerusalem Post Israel News all 6 news articles »

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Chevrolet, the 'Heartbeat of America,' not coming to Iran - Fox News Wed, 04 May 2016 16:24:00 GMT

Fox News

Chevrolet, the 'Heartbeat of America,' not coming to Iran Fox News DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Chevrolet, the U.S. car brand once advertised as the "Heartbeat of America," won't be rolling new models through the streets of Iran anytime soon despite the recent lifting of sanctions under a nuclear deal with world powers. Iran Bans American Cars After Critical Speech By KhameneiRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 6 news articles »

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Resurgent Iran prospects lift Siemens results - Reuters Wed, 04 May 2016 17:11:05 GMT

Press TV

Resurgent Iran prospects lift Siemens results Reuters FRANKFURT May 4 Siemens revised upwards its valuation of its backlog of orders from Iran on Wednesday, citing resurgent business prospects in the country following the easing of international sanctions. The German industrial group, present in Iran ... UPDATE 1-Austria's OMV signs MoU to revive activities in IranReuters UK Iranian, German companies ink MoUs on gas, oilPress TV Siemens engines to propel Iran's oil industryTrend News Agency Sputnik International -UPI.com all 16 news articles »

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Illinois lawmakers urge Boeing not to sell aircraft to Iran - The Seattle Times Wed, 04 May 2016 22:46:12 GMT

FOX Illinois

Illinois lawmakers urge Boeing not to sell aircraft to Iran The Seattle Times WASHINGTON — Three Republican congressmen from Illinois are urging the chief executive of Chicago-based Boeing to avoid doing business with Iran and to not sell aircraft to upgrade its fleet. The lawmakers told Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg in a letter ... Should the government stop Boeing from selling planes to Iran?Hot Air all 7 news articles »

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Iran tries to end its isolation but so much stands in the way - Financial Times Wed, 04 May 2016 04:30:48 GMT

Financial Times

Iran tries to end its isolation but so much stands in the way Financial Times The run-off in Iran's parliamentary elections seems to have given Hassan Rouhani, the centrist president, a workable parliamentary majority if his followers combine with reformists and independent conservatives against Islamist hardliners. The outcome ... Despite Election Gains, Fragile Nuclear Deal a Test for Iran's LeadersVoice of America Experts: More Women in Iran's parliament signals shift in societyCNN S. Korea offers 25 billion USD investment package to IranXinhua Fox News -American Enterprise Institute -CRIENGLISH.com all 861 news articles »

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Iran Is Offering Citizenship to Families of Migrants Who Died Fighting Iran's Battles - VICE Wed, 04 May 2016 20:56:39 GMT

Iran Is Offering Citizenship to Families of Migrants Who Died Fighting Iran's Battles VICE On Monday, the Islamic Republic News Agency—Iran's official press outlet—reported that the nation's parliament had passed a law allowing the state to grant citizenship to the children, parents, and wives of foreigners killed while fighting for Iran. and more »

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Iran Tour Strengthens South Korea's Middle Power Grab - The Diplomat Wed, 04 May 2016 21:52:41 GMT

The Diplomat

Iran Tour Strengthens South Korea's Middle Power Grab The Diplomat One only needs to stroll amid Seoul's skyscrapers on Teheran Boulevard to understand Iran's influence on South Korea's economic development. The East Asian country's industrial revolution in the 1970s depended strongly on ties in the Middle East with ... Seoul Seeks Iran's Help on North Korea SanctionsWall Street Journal all 791 news articles »

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Time is right for Canada to re-engage with Iran, UN expert says - The Globe and Mail Wed, 04 May 2016 23:42:34 GMT

The Globe and Mail

Time is right for Canada to re-engage with Iran, UN expert says The Globe and Mail Ahmed Shaheed, UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, made the comments to a Senate committee Wednesday. His appearance before the committee comes as the Liberal government looks to re-engage with Iran, after a period of ... Iran Accountability Week: Find out why Iran is a threat to CanadiansThe Rebel all 2 news articles »

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English language classes set to become next battleground in Iran - Al-Monitor Wed, 04 May 2016 20:48:45 GMT

Al-Monitor

English language classes set to become next battleground in Iran Al-Monitor During a May 2 speech to Iranian teachers, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned about the designs of an "international hegemonic system" led by the United States, Israel and other hostile countries. He said this system has designs to ... Iranian Hezbollah Threatens Former Iranian PresidentsCommittee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America all 3 news articles »