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Canadian academic jailed in Iran for dabbling in feminism, security: family - CTV News Sun, 26 Jun 2016 23:10:48 GMT

CTV News

Canadian academic jailed in Iran for dabbling in feminism, security: family CTV News MONTREAL -- A Montreal-based university professor being held in an Iranian jail is being investigated for 'dabbling in feminism and security matters,' according to her family. Homa Hoodfar's niece, Amanda Ghahremani, said the Tehran public prosecutor ... and more »

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Iran's Rohani Stands Up to the Revolutionary Guards - Haaretz Sun, 26 Jun 2016 19:35:13 GMT

Haaretz

Iran's Rohani Stands Up to the Revolutionary Guards Haaretz “Some people are angry that Iran is opening to the world, but if you want to spout slogans, the people must not pay the price for it,” Iranian President Hassan Rohani said recently. His rebuke had a specific address: It was issued a day after the ...

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Rouhani adviser says Brexit "historic opportunity" for Iran - Al-Monitor Sun, 26 Jun 2016 21:40:02 GMT

Al-Monitor

Rouhani adviser says Brexit "historic opportunity" for Iran Al-Monitor While some Iranian officials may see an opportunity or feel that a UK outside of the EU is less open to American influence, it is not clear that those hopes may play out. President Barrack Obama, who spoke in favor of Britain remaining in the EU, said ... and more »

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Iran's Not Benefiting From The Nuclear Deal And That's Bad News For Rouhani - Huffington Post Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:18:00 GMT

Huffington Post

Iran's Not Benefiting From The Nuclear Deal And That's Bad News For Rouhani Huffington Post When Iran and the six major global powers reached an agreement last summer to put an end to the controversy surrounding Tehran's nuclear program by announcing the conclusion of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Iranians flocked to the streets en ... Iran nuclear deal: A deal proved elusivePress TV OFAC elaborates on implementation of the Iran nuclear dealTehran Times all 4 news articles »

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Iran rejects speculation on shift, divisions over Syria - Al-Monitor Sun, 26 Jun 2016 21:09:52 GMT

Al-Monitor

Iran rejects speculation on shift, divisions over Syria Al-Monitor Changes matter, but Iran's national security decision-making may be more institutionalized than most observers acknowledge. A senior Iranian diplomat told Hashem, “Iran's foreign policy goes through four levels of decision-making. It starts with the ... Iran, Russia split over Syria policyWND.com all 34 news articles »

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Playing 'Grand Theft Auto' in Tehran: Peek Inside Iran's Gaming Industry - Newsweek Sun, 26 Jun 2016 15:00:13 GMT

Newsweek

Playing 'Grand Theft Auto' in Tehran: Peek Inside Iran's Gaming Industry Newsweek The big boys at the E3 convention last week were all stationed conveniently at the front of the convention center in booths with gaudy, neon-light decorations. Small businesses were tucked away in the back, hoping for the seldom visitor to visit their ... and more »

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Marijuana Use Rises in Iran, With Little Interference - New York Times Sat, 25 Jun 2016 20:38:28 GMT

New York Times

Marijuana Use Rises in Iran, With Little Interference New York Times Iran is notorious for its harsh code of conduct enforced by an extensive intelligence apparatus, and it has waged a long and painful war on heroin and opium trafficking, with security forces dying by the thousands over the past two decades in fights ... High marijuana use a growing phenomenon in IranJerusalem Post Israel News all 2 news articles »

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Iran's Oil Boom Fizzles Out - Bloomberg Sun, 26 Jun 2016 07:15:24 GMT

Bloomberg

Iran's Oil Boom Fizzles Out Bloomberg Iran's observed crude oil exports, which exceeded 2 million barrels a day in both April and May, slipped by almost 20 percent in the first three weeks of June. One of the country's primary aims after restrictions on oil sales were eased was to regain ... Iran's NIOC, Spain's Repsol Ink Oil DealTasnim News Agency (press release) India, second largest buyer of Iranian crudeMehr News Agency - English Version Spain's Repsol, Iran sign 1 million barrel oil contractTrend News Agency all 17 news articles »

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Iran shelling inside Kurdistan Region - Rudaw Sun, 26 Jun 2016 07:58:55 GMT

Rudaw

Iran shelling inside Kurdistan Region Rudaw ERBIL, Kurdistan Region--Iran has begun shelling inside the Kurdistan Region on Sunday, under pretext of the presence of forces and bases belonging to the Kurdish Democratic Party of Iran (KDPI). Five civilians have been wounded in the attacks ... and more »

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Report: White House Approving Business Deals with Iran to Lock Nuclear Agreement in Place - TheTower.org Sun, 26 Jun 2016 17:20:07 GMT

TheTower.org

Report: White House Approving Business Deals with Iran to Lock Nuclear Agreement in Place TheTower.org The Obama administration is encouraging companies to do business with Iran in order to make last year's nuclear deal irreversible, The Wall Street Journal reported (Google link) Thursday. Administration officials told the Journal that they were ... Body eases Iran restrictions, keeps blacklistPress TV all 11 news articles »