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Canadian-Iranian professor arrested in Tehran by Revolutionary Guards - The Guardian Wed, 08 Jun 2016 22:18:58 GMT

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Canadian-Iranian professor arrested in Tehran by Revolutionary Guards The Guardian In March, members of Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards raided Hoodfar's flat a day before she was due to fly to London, where she planned to join her family for the Persian new year and the 70th birthday of her brother. The authorities confiscated ... Family fears for Concordia University professor arrested in IranCBC.ca Concordia University professor detained in IranCTV News Canadian academic jailed in Iran, says nieceMacleans.ca International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran -London Free Press all 11 news articles »

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White House Spin on Iran Omissions Doesn't Include Denial of Deception - Daily Signal Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:49:27 GMT

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White House Spin on Iran Omissions Doesn't Include Denial of Deception Daily Signal The Obama administration is now faced with spinning its own spin regarding assertions on the Iran nuclear deal, explaining two omissions discovered last week from public press briefings regarding questions on the U.S.-led multilateral agreement. Fox News Reporter Grills White House Over 'Edited' Iran Briefing TranscriptMediaite White House Can't Explain Omission of Damaging Line About IranWashington Free Beacon all 24 news articles »

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Iranian footballer suspended for wearing SpongeBob trousers - The Guardian Wed, 08 Jun 2016 14:16:02 GMT

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Iranian footballer suspended for wearing SpongeBob trousers The Guardian A professional footballer who has represented Iran's national team has been suspended for six months from domestic competition after a picture surfaced online showing him wearing what has been described as a pair of SpongeBob SquarePants trousers. Iran goalkeeper Sosha Makani banned for wearing SpongeBob SquarePants trousersBBC Sport Iran goalie banned over wearing 'SpongeBob pants'The Times of Israel Iranian soccer player wore 'SpongeBob pants.' Now he's banned.Washington Post Fox News -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 11 news articles »

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State Department changes course, will investigate deleted Iran briefing video - Fox News Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:54:22 GMT

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State Department changes course, will investigate deleted Iran briefing video Fox News After acknowledging last week that several minutes of video from a 2013 briefing on the Iran nuclear deal had been intentionally cut, the State Department announced Wednesday that Secretary of State John Kerry has ordered an investigation into who ... The State Department is opening an investigation into the mysteriously edited Iran briefing videoBusiness Insider State Dept. Reopens Investigation Into Deliberately Edited Video on Iran TalksABC News State Department Will Investigate Edited Iran Deception Video After AllPJ Media all 18 news articles »

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Nearly a Year Since Nuclear Deal, Tom Cotton Alarmed by 'Empowerment of Iran' - Daily Signal Wed, 08 Jun 2016 21:48:10 GMT

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Nearly a Year Since Nuclear Deal, Tom Cotton Alarmed by 'Empowerment of Iran' Daily Signal Nearly one year after a group of six nations led by the United States reached a nuclear deal with Iran, one of the loudest critics of the agreement is warning about the “consequences” of an accord that he believes has emboldened Tehran to provoke ... The Iran Deal, One Year In: Economic, Nuclear, and Regional ImplicationsForeign Policy (blog) Iran Bans 3 US Congressmen's Visit After Nuclear Deal CritiqueNBCNews.com Iran denies visas to GOP lawmakersThe Hill TheTower.org -Washington Examiner -Al-Monitor all 74 news articles »

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The Omani 'back channel' to Iran and the secrecy surrounding the nuclear deal - Washington Post Tue, 07 Jun 2016 23:48:21 GMT

Washington Post

The Omani 'back channel' to Iran and the secrecy surrounding the nuclear deal Washington Post One of the mysteries of Campaign 2016 is why the Iran nuclear deal has vanished as an issue. But a new book reveals some startling details about how the diplomacy with Tehran began in secret, long before reformers took power there, and the crucial role ... and more »

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Iranian Oil Exports Soar As Shipping Companies Return To Iran - OilPrice.com Wed, 08 Jun 2016 15:47:41 GMT

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Iranian Oil Exports Soar As Shipping Companies Return To Iran OilPrice.com Back in mid-April, when Iran was desperate to start exporting the millions of barrels it was pumping each day out of the ground, it found it had an unexpected problem: not only did it not have enough spare tankers, but few if any shipping companies ... Shell resumes Iranian oil purchasesReuters UK all 10 news articles »

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Iran, India expanding bilateral ties could reshape politics in Asia - Washington Times Wed, 08 Jun 2016 00:36:04 GMT

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Iran, India expanding bilateral ties could reshape politics in Asia Washington Times Nearly a year after its passage, the nuclear deal with Iran — formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action — remains a political football in Washington. In response to pressure from Tehran, the Obama administration continues to seek ... Modi's Play in Iran and AfghanistanForeign Affairs After welcoming India-Iran Chabahar Port deal, 'jealous' China now says project is bound to failZee News all 50 news articles »

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Syria's Assad Regime to Hold Talks With Iran and Russia - Newsweek Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:51:00 GMT

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Syria's Assad Regime to Hold Talks With Iran and Russia Newsweek Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Russian President Vladimir Putin Porcelain plates bearing portraits of Bashar al-Assad (R) and Vladimir Putin (L) in a shop in Damascus, Syria, February 4. Representatives from Russia, Iran and Syria are to meet in ... Iran, Russia, Syria defense chiefs to meet in TehranPress TV Speeding Up: Why Iran Wants to Receive Russia's S-300 as Soon as PossibleSputnik International all 18 news articles »

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Gilas edges Iran in exhibition, 81-70 - Philippine Star Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:44:38 GMT

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Gilas edges Iran in exhibition, 81-70 Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas nearly blew away a huge 23-point lead but showed composure under pressure at the finish, toppling Iran, 81-70, in a tune-up match before a good crowd at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Wednesday night. Andray Blatche ... Gilas fends off late rally from Iran in tune-up matchInquirer.net Gilas avoids late collapse to win tune-up against IranRappler all 19 news articles »