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Iran Should Go For Gold, Not A Currency Reform Illusion - Forbes Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:17:35 GMT

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Iran Should Go For Gold, Not A Currency Reform Illusion Forbes Last December, the Iranian government of Hassan Rouhani passed a bill to change the name of Iran's national currency from the rial to the toman. This would require a redenomination in which one zero was lopped off Iran's unit of account, as 1 toman is ... and more »

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The US and Iranian battle over the pistachio nut trade - BBC News Wed, 25 Oct 2017 23:07:05 GMT

BBC News

The US and Iranian battle over the pistachio nut trade BBC News There are lots of casualties in international conflicts but this one is nuts, you might say - although strictly speaking the pistachio is a seed. The international pistachio trade has faced unexpected headwinds due to the tensions between Iran and the US. and more »

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US House passes sanctions on Iran-backed Hezbollah - Reuters Wed, 25 Oct 2017 22:59:50 GMT

Reuters

US House passes sanctions on Iran-backed Hezbollah Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday backed new sanctions on Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah militia, part of an effort to take a tough line against Tehran without immediately moving to undermine an international ... Iran Sanctions Over Support for Hezbollah Pass US HouseBloomberg House set to OK Iran sanctions, block Hezbollah fundsThe Spokesman-Review US House Votes to Place Sanctions on Hezbollah, in Strike at IranVoice of America The Jerusalem Post -The National all 22 news articles »

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BBC appeals to UN over Iran's crackdown on journalists - The Guardian Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:19:10 GMT

The Guardian

BBC appeals to UN over Iran's crackdown on journalists The Guardian The BBC's director general has accused Iran of “unprecedented collective punishment” as the corporation appealed to the UN over crackdowns on Iranian employees of its London-based Persian service. Iranian authorities have imposed an asset freeze on at ... BBC accuses Iran of 'sustained harassment' of staff in complaint to United NationsTelegraph.co.uk Iran BBC complaint: UN urges Tehran to stop harassing staff - BBC ...BBC News BBC complains to UN about Iran targeting its Persian serviceSacramento Bee ABC News -TODAYonline all 17 news articles »

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Iran's—and Russia's—Influence Is Growing in Iraqi Kurdistan - The Nation. Wed, 25 Oct 2017 19:11:32 GMT

The Nation.

Iran's—and Russia's—Influence Is Growing in Iraqi Kurdistan The Nation. The Iraqi Army's October 16 takeover of the disputed, oil-rich city of Kirkuk—supplemented by Iran-backed Shiite militias known collectively as the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF)—has prompted a significant shakeup within the semi-autonomous ... Abadi: Iraq is not the place for US and Iran to fight out their rivalryWashington Post Iran re-opens border crossing with Iraqi Kurdistan region: state mediaReuters Tillerson Visits Iraq to Chilly Reception Over His Remarks on Iran-Backed MilitiasNew York Times Rudaw -Anadolu Agency -BBC News all 968 news articles »

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Corker in talks with Cardin on Iran nuclear deal - POLITICO - Politico Wed, 25 Oct 2017 18:06:05 GMT

Politico

Corker in talks with Cardin on Iran nuclear deal - POLITICO Politico Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) said Wednesday he is working with his Democratic counterpart in the hopes of crafting a ... UN Nuclear Inspection Chief To Visit Iran This WeekendRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Draft Senate Iran legislation sets tough new US terms for dealReuters Experts Warn Congress Against Exiting Iran Nuclear DealCourthouse News Service Charleston Gazette-Mail -The New Arab -Middle East Monitor -Farsnews all 105 news articles »

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Why It's Tough to Get Tough on Iran - Foreign Affairs Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:12:05 GMT

Foreign Affairs

Why It's Tough to Get Tough on Iran Foreign Affairs It's hard to get tough on Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump's recent announcements that he would decertify the Iranian nuclear deal (the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA) and expand sanctions against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ... and more »

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I Prosecuted Terrorists for President Bush. Now My Family in Iran May Be Banned From Visiting. - New York Times Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:16:33 GMT

New York Times

I Prosecuted Terrorists for President Bush. Now My Family in Iran May Be Banned From Visiting. New York Times LOUIS — In 1977, when I was 2 years old, my family and I moved from Iran to America so that my father could pursue his doctorate in chemistry at Michigan State University. Two years later, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini seized power and Iran was no ...

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Renewed Saudi-Iraq ties 'to rival Iran's influence' - Aljazeera.com Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:39:17 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Renewed Saudi-Iraq ties 'to rival Iran's influence' Aljazeera.com A recent warming of ties between Saudi Arabia and Iraq could signal a move away from Iran's influence over Baghdad, analysts say, but with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arriving on Wednesday in Tehran, that remains to be seen. On Sunday, Saudi Arabia ... Switzerland takes on consular services for Iran and Saudi Arabiaswissinfo.ch Swiss to represent Iran, Saudi interests after rivals broke tiesReuters Swiss formalize intermediary role between Saudi Arabia, IranThe Times of Israel Geo News, Pakistan -Deutsche Welle all 553 news articles »

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US Security Adviser Slams Iran's 'Malign, 'Destructive' Regional Influence - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Wed, 25 Oct 2017 18:38:00 GMT

US Security Adviser Slams Iran's 'Malign, 'Destructive' Regional Influence RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty U.S. President Donald Trump's top security adviser has told a television interview that the “malign, destructive” influence of Iran and its "proxies" must be removed from Iraq, Syria, and elsewhere in the Middle East. "It's very difficult to see how ... Interview: McMaster on Iran, Iraq, Syria and the Kurdish IssueVoice of America all 8 news articles »