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Russian Raids on Syria From Iranian Air Base Finished, Tehran Says - Wall Street Journal Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:39:16 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Russian Raids on Syria From Iranian Air Base Finished, Tehran Says Wall Street Journal A military alliance between Tehran and Moscow showed signs of strain as newly launched Russian bombing missions to Syria from an Iranian air base came to a quick end and Iran's defense minister accused Russia of “showing off.” Russia and Iran had ... Russia says future use of Iran air base depends on Syria circumstancesReuters Moscow and Tehran: Russia done launching Syrian airstrikes from IranCNN Iran Revokes Russia's Use of Air Base, Saying Moscow 'Betrayed Trust'New York Times Newsweek -Financial Times -BBC News all 250 news articles »

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State Department issues updated travel warning for Iran - Fox News Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:09:24 GMT

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State Department issues updated travel warning for Iran Fox News The State Department issued an updated travel warning on Monday for Americans, especially Iranian-Americans, on the risks of travel to Iran, even after the U.S. signed a nuclear deal and made a $400 million cash payment to the country that was ... State Dept Warns: Iran Seeking to Capture US CitizensWashington Free Beacon State Department Reissues Travel Warning for IranThe Weekly Standard (blog) Dual US-Iranian nationals travelling to Iran risk arresteNCA all 6 news articles »

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Obama and Iran: A Misguided Messianic Mission - RealClearPolitics Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:12:49 GMT

RealClearPolitics

Obama and Iran: A Misguided Messianic Mission RealClearPolitics On August 3, Wall Street Journal reporters Jay Solomon and Carol E. Lee broke a story suggesting that contrary to longstanding U.S. policy, the Obama administration paid the Islamic Republic of Iran a ransom for the return of Americans held captive. Report: Obama Bowed To Iranian Wishes And Let Syria Cross The Red Line [VIDEO]Daily Caller all 4 news articles »

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Russia, Iran team up to rule Middle East - Washington Times Tue, 23 Aug 2016 01:36:48 GMT

Washington Times

Russia, Iran team up to rule Middle East Washington Times Until Iran balked on Monday, Russian warplanes systematically flew out of Hamadan air base in western Iran and included the TU-22M3, the Backfire strategic bomber of Cold War infamy, and the SU-34 Fullback strike fighter. Not only did this reduce ...

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Illinois lawmaker likens Obama to 'drug dealer-in-chief' after Iran ... - Fox News Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:16:29 GMT

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Illinois lawmaker likens Obama to 'drug dealer-in-chief' after Iran ... Fox News Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk slammed President Barack Obama and his administration Saturday for the delivery of a $400 million payment to Iran in exchange for the ... White House Spokesman Denies Ransom Paid for Americans Prisoners Released by IranABC News White House insists payment to Iran was not ransomWashington Times Kirk: Obama like 'drug dealer in chief' on $400M Iran paymentChicago Sun-Times Roll Call -The Hill -U.S. News & World Report -The State Journal-Register all 72 news articles »

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Iran's foreign minister begins Latin America tour with Cuba visit - The Hill Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:35:17 GMT

The Hill

Iran's foreign minister begins Latin America tour with Cuba visit The Hill "Zarif's trip is a clear indication of Iran's intent to expand its operations in the Americas post-nuclear deal given that in the past, press reports have stated that Hezbollah maintains a presence in Cuba, Iran helped open a military facility in ... Iran Says Will Open New Chapter in Relations With CubaVoice of America Cuba and Iran seek to strengthen economic tiesFox News Latino Iran seeks closer ties with CubaJamaica Observer Fox News all 22 news articles »

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Keep Iran at arm's length - National Post Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:57:28 GMT

National Post

Keep Iran at arm's length National Post Even before the West made the last in the continuing series of concessions that became the disturbing P5+1 Iranian nuclear deal, a campaigning Justin Trudeau asserted more than a year ago that he would “re-engage” with Iran and reopen Canada's ...

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The White House Is Hiding the Missing Link of the Iran Ransom Payment - The Weekly Standard (blog) Mon, 22 Aug 2016 21:12:21 GMT

The White House Is Hiding the Missing Link of the Iran Ransom Payment The Weekly Standard (blog) The White House says the $1.7 billion it agreed to give Iran in January wasn't in exchange for the release of American hostages but rather to settle a $400 million arms deal that fell apart after the shah was toppled in 1979. The additional $1.3 ... Riddle of $1.3 Billion for Iran Might Relate to 13 Outlays Of Exactly $99999999.99New York Sun all 2 news articles »

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Iran Says New Missiles Will Be Designed Specifically To Kill US Ships - Daily Caller Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:28:00 GMT

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Iran Says New Missiles Will Be Designed Specifically To Kill US Ships Daily Caller The Islamic Republic of Iran plans to build new high-speed cruise missiles that could pose a significant threat to U.S. ships operating in the Persian Gulf. Iranian defense minister Brig. Gen. Hossein Dehqan announced Sunday that his country made ... Iran to buy Sukhoi fighter jets From RussiaWashington Times Iran releases images of 1st self-manufactured missile defense systemRT Iran releases first photos of new missile defence systemFRANCE 24 Jerusalem Post Israel News -AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) -The Times of Israel all 57 news articles »

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Rio 2016: Ontario volunteer chosen as Iran's flag-bearer at closing ceremonies - Globalnews.ca Mon, 22 Aug 2016 21:53:38 GMT

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Rio 2016: Ontario volunteer chosen as Iran's flag-bearer at closing ceremonies Globalnews.ca Carrying a nation's flag at the Olympics is considered by many to be an incredible honour, and the Iranian delegation entrusted a Hamilton, Ont. area man to be the only representative of their country at the Rio Olympics closing ceremony Monday evening. How a 22-year-old Hamiltonian got to carry the Iranian flag in Rio's closing ceremoniesCBC.ca all 2 news articles »