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Iran has detained an Iranian-Canadian professor, and her family doesn't know why - Washington Post Thu, 09 Jun 2016 21:31:40 GMT

Washington Post

Iran has detained an Iranian-Canadian professor, and her family doesn't know why Washington Post An Iranian Canadian academic who conducts research on gender issues in the Middle East has been arrested without formal charges and sent to the notorious Evin Prison, her family said Thursday. Homa Hoodfar, an anthropological professor at Concordia ... Arrest of Homa Hoodfar in Iran Shines Light on Dangers for Dual CitizensNew York Times Iran calls for banker's extradition after concerns raised about Canadian imprisoned in TehranCBC.ca Amnesty International calls on Iran to release Canadian Concordia professorToronto Star ABC News -BuzzFeed News -The Globe and Mail (subscription) all 47 news articles »

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Iran's Goalkeeper Has Been Suspended for Wearing a SpongeBob SquarePants Outfit - TIME Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:24:00 GMT

TIME

Iran's Goalkeeper Has Been Suspended for Wearing a SpongeBob SquarePants Outfit TIME The ruling can be appealed but it may not be as easy given that this is not Makani's first offense, the BBC says. Iran has strict social laws on dress and behavior, and he was arrested after pictures of him with a woman he was not related to surfaced ... Iran bans goalie caught wearing 'SpongeBob' pantsFox News Iranian footballer suspended for wearing SpongeBob trousersThe Guardian Iran goalkeeper banned for six months after wearing 'SpongeBob SquarePants' trousersMirror.co.uk The Independent -Newsweek -The Express Tribune all 47 news articles »

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Iran Spends $1.7 Billion in US Taxpayer Funds to Boost Military - Washington Free Beacon Thu, 09 Jun 2016 19:57:26 GMT

Washington Free Beacon

Iran Spends $1.7 Billion in US Taxpayer Funds to Boost Military Washington Free Beacon The State Department is staying silent after Iranian officials disclosed that the Islamic Republic spent a recent payment by the United States of $1.7 billion in taxpayer funds to expand and build-up its military, according to comments provided to the ... US Tax Dollars Will Help Subsidize Iran's Massive Military Build UpDaily Caller Iranian banks pay over $130M per day in deposit interestTrend News Agency all 6 news articles »

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U.S. Taxpayers Are Funding Iran's Military Expansion - Bloomberg Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:16:09 GMT

Bloomberg

U.S. Taxpayers Are Funding Iran's Military Expansion Bloomberg One of the unexpected results of President Barack Obama's new opening to Iran is that U.S. taxpayers are now funding both sides of the Middle East's arms race. The U.S. is deliberately subsidizing defense spending for allies like Egypt and Israel. Now ... and more »

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Father's birthday plea for daughter stuck in Iran - BBC News Fri, 10 Jun 2016 02:04:26 GMT

BBC News

Father's birthday plea for daughter stuck in Iran BBC News The father of a toddler stuck in Iran without either of her parents nearby plans to sing Happy Birthday to her via Skype at a campaign event later. Richard Ratcliffe will celebrate Gabriella's second birthday near the Iranian embassy in London's Hyde Park.

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Signs of Friendship toward the United States are Everywhere in Iran Today - Huffington Post Thu, 09 Jun 2016 20:51:00 GMT

Huffington Post

Signs of Friendship toward the United States are Everywhere in Iran Today Huffington Post This was only the first of many surprises for our group of American visitors to Iran this May (2016). As a long-time Iran specialist and cultural consultant on this journey, I could see better than many first-time visitors evidence everywhere of the ... and more »

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Weak US response to missile testing allows Iran to continue nefarious conduct - The Hill (blog) Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:48:32 GMT

Peninsula On-line

Weak US response to missile testing allows Iran to continue nefarious conduct The Hill (blog) It was revealed that the Iranian regime tested another ballistic missile in April. A military official, Brigadier General Ali Abdollahi, publicly boasted about the supposed success of this test, which he said involved a weapon that could strike targets ... Iranian Oil Exports Soar As Shipping Companies Return To IranOilPrice.com The real face of Iran in the Arab worldPeninsula On-line Shell resumes Iranian oil purchasesReuters WorldOil (subscription) all 26 news articles »

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The Iran Deal, One Year In: Economic, Nuclear, and Regional … - Foreign Policy (blog) Wed, 08 Jun 2016 20:55:24 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

The Iran Deal, One Year In: Economic, Nuclear, and Regional … Foreign Policy (blog) The Iran nuclear deal posed a simple trade: In exchange for Tehran agreeing to limit its nuclear capabilities, economic sanctions would be lifted. But the devil is in the details concerning, for example, a role for missiles on the nuclear side of the ... Nearly a Year Since Nuclear Deal, Tom Cotton Alarmed by 'Empowerment of Iran'Daily Signal Iran Bans 3 US Congressmen's Visit After Nuclear Deal CritiqueNBCNews.com Iran denies visas to GOP lawmakersThe Hill Al-Monitor -Washington Free Beacon -Reuters all 82 news articles »

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Can the US Control Iran's Militias in the Fight for … - Foreign Policy (blog) Fri, 10 Jun 2016 01:33:09 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

Can the US Control Iran's Militias in the Fight for … Foreign Policy (blog) The situation in Fallujah bears some resemblance to a crisis that erupted last year in Tikrit, where Shiite fighters backed by Iran launched an offensive to take back the Sunni town north of Baghdad without consulting with Iraqi Army leaders. The ... and more »

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David Ignatius: The Omani backchannel to Iran - Winston-Salem Journal Fri, 10 Jun 2016 01:06:18 GMT

Winston-Salem Journal

David Ignatius: The Omani backchannel to Iran Winston-Salem Journal WASHINGTON — 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 ... and more »