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Iran's Missile Tests and the Nuclear Deal - New York Times Thu, 10 Mar 2016 18:32:21 GMT

New York Times

Iran's Missile Tests and the Nuclear Deal New York Times The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps of Iran conducted a second successive day of missile tests on Wednesday, firing two rockets that it said hit targets over 850 miles away and were capable of reaching Israel. Credit Omid Vahabzadeh/Fars News Agency ... Iran tests missiles emblazoned with threat to IsraelCBS News Iran tests missiles to show 'deterrence power'; US alarmedCNN Iran's latest missile test launches do not violate nuclear deal, US saysLos Angeles Times USA TODAY -Washington Free Beacon all 1,799 news articles »

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Iran releases images of 1st self-manufactured missile defense system - RT Sun, 21 Aug 2016 18:33:15 GMT

RT

Iran releases images of 1st self-manufactured missile defense system RT Pictures of the system were released to the public on Sunday during the exhibition of Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO) hosted in the capital Tehran. The event was visited by the country's president Hassan Rouhani, who was portrayed next to ... Iran releases first photos of new missile defence systemFRANCE 24 Iran unveils its domestic answer to Russia's S-300 missile defense systemJerusalem Post Israel News Iran releases images of new missile defense systemThe Times of Israel AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -Al-Arabiya all 30 news articles »

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Iran's 'Shia Liberation Army' is par for the course - Aljazeera.com Sun, 21 Aug 2016 10:34:00 GMT

Iraqi News

Iran's 'Shia Liberation Army' is par for the course Aljazeera.com In a surprising moment of transparency and clarity, one of Iran's former most senior military leaders confirmed that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), or Pasdaran in Persian, had established a "Shia Liberation Army" (SLA). Speaking to the ... Iran forms Shiite Liberation Army, to be deployed in Arab countriesIraqi News all 6 news articles »

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The Obama administration was smart not to return Iran's $400 million until Americans were in the air - Washington Post Sun, 21 Aug 2016 22:54:38 GMT

Washington Post

The Obama administration was smart not to return Iran's $400 million until Americans were in the air Washington Post The $400 million that the United States delivered to Iran immediately after the release of several hostages was clearly not “ransom.” As explained in Allen S. Weiner and Duncan Pickard's Aug. 12 op-ed, “Fulfilling a promise to Iran isn't 'ransom ... Wheels come off Obamacare & Iran payment claim: Darcy cartooncleveland.com Trump: 'Obama lied to us' about Iran paymentThe Hill (blog) Obama administration reverses course on money to Iran. Now admits cash was used as leverage for prisonersValley News Live The Jewish Press all 37 news articles »

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Kirk likens Obama to 'drug dealer in chief' for $400 million Iran payment - Chicago Tribune Sun, 21 Aug 2016 20:32:09 GMT

Chicago Tribune

Kirk likens Obama to 'drug dealer in chief' for $400 million Iran payment Chicago Tribune Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, who has made opposition to a U.S.-led nuclear agreement with Iran a major theme of his re-election campaign, likened home-state President Barack Obama to "drug dealer in chief" over a $400 million payment linked to the ... Obama like 'drug dealer-in-chief' after Iran payment, says Republican senatorThe Guardian Mark Kirk on Iran payment: Obama acting like 'drug dealer in chief'CNN GOP senator calls Obama 'drug dealer in chief' over Iran paymentThe Hill (blog) Raw Story all 8 news articles »

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Obama admin seeks to explain perceived ransom in Iran case - CNN Fri, 19 Aug 2016 23:18:12 GMT

CNN

Obama admin seeks to explain perceived ransom in Iran case CNN "There was truly a profound lack of trust on this very difficult prisoner exchange track," a senior administration official said of the secret talks with Iran, "and even over the final 48 hours, there were repeated indications that our people may not ... State Department comes under fire with new questions about Iran paymentWashington Post Payment to Iran wasn't ransom, but it wasn't a coincidence eitherLos Angeles Times Washington sought 'leverage' with $400m Iran paymentAljazeera.com Daily Signal -Business Insider -NPR -Wall Street Journal all 491 news articles »

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Iran commits Hamadan airbase to Russia for 'as long as needed' - RT Sun, 21 Aug 2016 05:52:29 GMT

RT

Iran commits Hamadan airbase to Russia for 'as long as needed' RT The Minister also stressed that the cooperation with Russia is based on the Islamic Republic's general policies and the approval of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran. Permission to deploy an undisclosed number of Tupolev Tu-22M3 supersonic ... Iran-Russia ties belie suspicion over Moscow roleThe National Iran talks up Russia cooperation, predicts Islamic State's downfallJerusalem Post Israel News Commentary: Kerry still has cards to play on Iran-Russia tiesPhilly.com AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) -Rudaw all 69 news articles »

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Japanese ambassador to Iran briefly detained at April dinner; reason unclear - The Japan Times Sun, 21 Aug 2016 13:34:54 GMT

Japanese ambassador to Iran briefly detained at April dinner; reason unclear The Japan Times DUBAI – The Japanese Embassy in Tehran said Sunday that Ambassador Hiroyasu Kobayashi was briefly detained and questioned in a raid by security forces in April and that a protest had been lodged with the Iranian Foreign Ministry. While the reason for ...

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Why Russia has advanced strike fighters at an air base in Iran - Washington Post Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:59:34 GMT

Washington Post

Why Russia has advanced strike fighters at an air base in Iran Washington Post Three days after Russian long-range bombers struck targets in Syria after launching from an air base in Iran, new satellite imagery of the base suggests that Russia could maintain a small presence there for the near future. [Despite denial, 'growing ... Charles Krauthammer: Iran, Russia are the new Mideast powersOmaha World-Herald Russia Defends Use of Iranian Base to Launch Syrian AirstrikesVoice of America (blog) What Russia's new closeness with Iran meansUPI.com GoErie.com -STRATFOR all 216 news articles »

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Iran pitches huge gas reserves for Asia markets - Press TV Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:11:15 GMT

Press TV

Iran pitches huge gas reserves for Asia markets Press TV Iran is pitching its massive gas sector for trade with Asia where it sees a better market for exports than Europe. “Gas prices are more attractive in East Asia than in Europe,” Deputy Petroleum Minister for trade and international affairs Amir-Hossein ... Iran woos Japan with huge natural gas endeavor but commitments eludeThe Japan Times all 4 news articles »