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Iran Threatened to Shoot Down US Surveillance Planes - Wall Street Journal Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:25:46 GMT

Military Times

Iran Threatened to Shoot Down US Surveillance Planes Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—Two American surveillance aircraft flying in what U.S. officials said was international airspace near Iran were threatened by Iranian air defense stations over the weekend, and were told by the Iranians to alter their course or face fire ... Iran threatened to shoot down two US spy planes. Here's their bizarre interactionMilitary Times Iran threatened to shoot down US Navy spy planes in the Persian GulfFox News Report: Iran Threatens U.S. Spy Planes Flying Close to BorderU.S. News & World Report CNN -Washington Post all 155 news articles »

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Iran unveils new helicopter-carrying catamaran ship - Washington Post Tue, 13 Sep 2016 09:21:48 GMT

Washington Post

Iran unveils new helicopter-carrying catamaran ship Washington Post TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard on Tuesday unveiled a new high-speed vessel the force says is capable of carrying a helicopter and up to 100 people, Iranian state TV reported. The report follows a series of close encounters between ... Iran Launches New Navy Ship as Tensions Rise with US in GulfVoice of America 'Tactical Miscalculation' Likely if Iran Boat Harassment Persists: CNOMilitary.com all 10 news articles »

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As Syrian Cease-fire Takes Hold, Iran's Role Remains Murky - Voice of America Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:56:04 GMT

Voice of America

As Syrian Cease-fire Takes Hold, Iran's Role Remains Murky Voice of America FILE - Civilians and armed forces members carry the flag-draped coffins of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Gen. Mohsen Ghajarian, foreground, and five soldiers who were killed in fighting in Syria, during their funeral outside the headquarters of the guard ... and more »

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How the US Navy wants to handle Iran's naval provocations in the Persian Gulf - Business Insider Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:49:40 GMT

Business Insider

How the US Navy wants to handle Iran's naval provocations in the Persian Gulf Business Insider At a recent conference at the Center for American Progress, Chief of Naval Operations John M. Richardson discussed at length naval operations in Asia and the Pacific, touching on how he'd like to deal with the Iranian navy, which has made a habit of ... Stavridis: US Should Try to Resolve China, Iran Disputes Via Economic EngagementSputnik International all 7 news articles »

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Hatch wants more answers from Treasury on Iran payment - Politico Tue, 13 Sep 2016 17:29:26 GMT

Politico

Hatch wants more answers from Treasury on Iran payment Politico Sen. Orrin Hatch asked the Treasury Department's inspector general on Tuesday to provide proof that none of a $1.7 billion cash settlement delivered to Iran earlier this year was paid to individuals or entities that support terrorism. Acting in his ... and more »

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Qatar Urges Dialogue Between Iran, Saudis - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:34:49 GMT

Reuters

Qatar Urges Dialogue Between Iran, Saudis RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Qatar's emir urged Gulf Arab countries and Iran to settle their disputes through "dialogue," in a telephone call with Iranian President Hassan Rohani, state media reported September 13. The Qatar News Agency said Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani telephoned ... Amid strains, Qatar urges Iran, Gulf Arabs to be good neighborsReuters Qatar emir calls for Gulf-Iran dialogueDaily Mail Qatari emir makes outreach effort to Iran's presidentYnetnews Tehran Times all 16 news articles »

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Israel: Sudan Violates Human Rights, but Has Distanced Itself From Iran - Haaretz Tue, 13 Sep 2016 22:06:52 GMT

Haaretz

Israel: Sudan Violates Human Rights, but Has Distanced Itself From Iran Haaretz Though Israel is pleased that Sudan has distanced itself from the radical axis headed by Iran over the past year, it still objects to Sudanese human rights violations, senior Israeli officials said Tuesday. The International Criminal Court has issued ... Israel welcomes Sudan's distancing from Iran, diplomatic sources sayi24news all 3 news articles »

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Obama Didn't Save Money By Rushing $1.3 Billion To Iran - The Federalist Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:53:46 GMT

The Federalist

Obama Didn't Save Money By Rushing $1.3 Billion To Iran The Federalist If Iran's claim for the trust fund balance and interest had gone to decision in the tribunal, the United States could well have faced significant exposure in the billions of dollars…We were able to secure a favorable resolution on the interest owed to ... Dennis Ross co-sponsors bill to prohibit ransom payments to IranSaintPetersBlog (blog) Rubio demands documents from Obama proving Iran money was not 'ransom'Fox News GOP lawmaker wants answers on Iran paymentThe Hill Washington Examiner (blog) -Boston Herald -Washington Free Beacon -Wall Street Journal all 82 news articles »

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Lifting sanctions doesn't land Iran trade boom - gulfnews.com Tue, 13 Sep 2016 13:01:40 GMT

gulfnews.com

Lifting sanctions doesn't land Iran trade boom gulfnews.com Dubai: Sanctions relief was to pave the way for a global trade boom, with many believing billions of dollars of foreign investment would quickly follow Iran's return to the international economy. But seven months on from January's implementation day of ... and more »

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Iran: 5-Year Sentence for Dual National on Dubious Charges ... - Human Rights Watch Tue, 13 Sep 2016 04:07:42 GMT

Human Rights Watch

Iran: 5-Year Sentence for Dual National on Dubious Charges ... Human Rights Watch (Beirut) – An Iranian court has sentenced an Iranian-British dual national to five years in prison on national security charges. The family of Nazanin ... Iran's British HostageWall Street Journal all 7 news articles »