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Top Scientists Urge Trump to Abide by Iran Nuclear Deal - New York Times Mon, 02 Jan 2017 20:26:54 GMT

New York Times

Top Scientists Urge Trump to Abide by Iran Nuclear Deal New York Times Dozens of the nation's top scientists wrote to President-elect Donald J. Trump on Monday to urge him not to dismantle the Iran deal, calling it a strong bulwark against any Iranian bid to make nuclear arms. “We urge you to preserve this critical U.S ... and more »

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British woman jailed in Iran released from solitary confinement - The Guardian Mon, 02 Jan 2017 13:38:00 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

British woman jailed in Iran released from solitary confinement The Guardian A British-Iranian woman being held in an Iranian prison has been released from solitary confinement, her husband has said. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, 37, was sentenced in September to five years in prison on secret charges related to a “soft overthrow ... Jailed British charity worker has become 'bargaining chip' in diplomatic spat between UK and Iran, husband saysTelegraph.co.uk Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: London mother held in Iran 'used as bargaining chip by Government'Evening Standard Mother held in Iran 'regains her fight' after release from solitaryThe Times (subscription) all 5 news articles »

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Iran Publishes List of Bidders for Oil and Gas Projects - New York Times Mon, 02 Jan 2017 14:13:08 GMT

Financial Times

Iran Publishes List of Bidders for Oil and Gas Projects New York Times TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's Oil Ministry has published list of 29 international companies qualified to bid for oil and gas projects following the lifting of sanctions under a landmark nuclear accord. The list published on the ministry's website Monday ... Iran certifies 29 international companies to bid for oil, gas projectsReuters BP opts out of Iran deals ahead of Trump hard line on TehranFinancial Times Petronas and 28 others certified by Iran to bid for oil and gas contractsThe Star Online Mehr News Agency - English Version all 157 news articles »

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Iran detains 21 fishermen from Arab nations in its waters - Minneapolis Star Tribune Mon, 02 Jan 2017 10:54:14 GMT

Press TV

Iran detains 21 fishermen from Arab nations in its waters Minneapolis Star Tribune TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian state TV is reporting the country's coast guard has detained 21 fishermen and their three boats from neighboring Arab nations for straying into its territorial waters and fishing rare species. The Monday report said the ... Iran arrests 21 trespassing fishermen in Persian GulfPress TV all 5 news articles »

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Turkmen Cutoff Of Iran Leaves Dwindling Gas Options For Ashgabat - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Mon, 02 Jan 2017 11:24:08 GMT

ValueWalk

Turkmen Cutoff Of Iran Leaves Dwindling Gas Options For Ashgabat RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Iranian representatives were in the Turkmen capital, Ashgabat, on December 30 in an effort to reach an agreement that would prevent Turkmenistan from carrying out a threat to suspend supplies on December 31 unless Iran paid a reported $1.8 billion debt ... Iran to Draw on Diesel, Mazut Inventory to Offset Gas ShortageFinancial Tribune Turkmenistan, Iran Gas Dispute Serves as Ill Omen for New YearValueWalk Iran says Turkmenistan cuts of gas shipments over past debtsFox Business Reuters -Yahoo News -Press TV all 151 news articles »

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Iran Banking Roadmap: Efficient, Innovative - Financial Tribune Mon, 02 Jan 2017 22:45:11 GMT

Iran Banking Roadmap: Efficient, Innovative Financial Tribune The Central Bank of Iran has outlined an innovative, flexible and strong future for the banking system in its “2021 Roadmap”, the bank's deputy for innovative technologies said. Addressing the Sixth Conference on E-Banking and Payment Systems held in ...

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In America, She Designs Swimwear. In Iran, She Got 40 Lashes for Being at a Party - Daily Beast Mon, 02 Jan 2017 02:00:47 GMT

Daily Beast

In America, She Designs Swimwear. In Iran, She Got 40 Lashes for Being at a Party Daily Beast Tala Raassi grew up in suburban Washington, D.C. and then in Iran. She knows both cultures—but wasn't ready for what happened to her one night in 1998. Miranda Frum. 01.01.17 9:00 PM ET. I met Tala Raassi at a nightclub in West Hollywood. She was a ...

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Iran Halts Car Imports - Financial Tribune Mon, 02 Jan 2017 22:45:11 GMT

Iran Halts Car Imports Financial Tribune The Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade has stopped taking orders for all foreign-made cars on its website without providing any explanation, several local websites reported on Monday. The ministry often publishes and updates the list of cars that ... and more »

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Germany indicts Pakistani man accused of spying for Iran - Toronto Star Mon, 02 Jan 2017 21:32:52 GMT

Toronto Star

Germany indicts Pakistani man accused of spying for Iran Toronto Star BERLIN—German prosecutors have indicted a Pakistani man on charges of spying for an Iranian intelligence agency. Federal prosecutors said Monday that the 31-year-old, identified only as Syed Mustufa H. due to German privacy rules, was in contact with ... Pakistani man indicted for spying on German-Israeli group for IranThe Times of Israel all 2 news articles »

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No preconditions for attending Astana Syria meet: Iran - Anadolu Agency Mon, 02 Jan 2017 16:23:33 GMT

Anadolu Agency

No preconditions for attending Astana Syria meet: Iran Anadolu Agency Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Bahram Ghasemi gestures as he speaks during a press conference organized at Foreign Ministry building in Tehran, Iran on January 2, 2017. ( Fatemeh Bahrami - Anadolu Agency ) ... Iran: No preconditions for attending Astana Syria talksMiddle East Monitor Iran Refutes Claims of Deal on Dividing Syria Into Zones of InfluenceSputnik International Iran, we defend Syria's territorial integrity, national soverignityANSAmed Trend News Agency -Tasnim News Agency (press release) all 136 news articles »