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Hard-Line Ex-Leader Ahmadinejad Stuns Iran With Election Bid - New York Times Wed, 12 Apr 2017 17:52:00 GMT

New York Times

Hard-Line Ex-Leader Ahmadinejad Stuns Iran With Election Bid New York Times TEHRAN, Iran — Stunning Iran and disregarding the words of its supreme leader, former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registered Wednesday to run in the country's May presidential election and upended a contest largely expected to be won by its ... In surprise move, Iran's Ahmadinejad to run for presidentNews Chief In a surprise move, Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad files to run for presidentLos Angeles Times Iran's Ahmadinejad Will Run For Presidency, Flouting Ayatollah's AdviceNPR Wall Street Journal (subscription) -WTAE Pittsburgh all 100 news articles »

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While the US wasn't looking, Russia and Iran began carving out a bigger role in Afghanistan - Washington Post Wed, 12 Apr 2017 20:31:38 GMT

Washington Post

While the US wasn't looking, Russia and Iran began carving out a bigger role in Afghanistan Washington Post KABUL — Iran and Russia have stepped up challenges to U.S. power in Afghanistan, American and Afghan officials say, seizing on the uncertainty of future U.S. policy to expand ties with the Taliban and weaken the country's Western-backed government. and more »

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EU Council extend sanctions against key-Assad backer Iran over human rights violations - The Independent Wed, 12 Apr 2017 09:53:47 GMT

The Independent

EU Council extend sanctions against key-Assad backer Iran over human rights violations The Independent The European Council has extended sanctions against Iran, one of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad's key backers, in response to serious human rights violations. The measures hitting exports and targeting key leaders were signed off on the same day EU ... The Impact of the Iran Nuclear AgreementCouncil on Foreign Relations EU Prolongs Sanctions on Iran Over Human Rights ViolationsU.S. News & World Report Dismantling sanctions emboldens Iran, Trump can forge a new policyThe Hill (blog) all 27 news articles »

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America should laugh at threats from Iran - UPI.com Wed, 12 Apr 2017 19:08:15 GMT

UPI.com

America should laugh at threats from Iran UPI.com Iran is pumping billions of dollars in weapons and military resources into Syria in its effort to prop up the blood-soaked regime of Bashar al-Assad. There is no doubt that Iran and Russia were well aware of the sarin gas attack on defenseless men ... Iran's actions show it cannot be trustedWashington Times all 7 news articles »

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Iran social media activists held on 'security' charges - Al-Arabiya Wed, 12 Apr 2017 13:34:00 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Iran social media activists held on 'security' charges Al-Arabiya Iranian social media activists arrested ahead of next month's presidential elections are being held on security and obscenity charges, the judiciary said Wednesday. “Some of these people have been arrested on national security charges and some... for ... and more »

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Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad enters Iran's presidential race - Financial Times Wed, 12 Apr 2017 13:37:20 GMT

Financial Times

Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad enters Iran's presidential race Financial Times Ayatollah Khamenei said in a public speech last year that he had told “a certain person” — a clear reference to Mr Ahmadi-Nejad — not to run because it was “not expedient” for the country and could “polarise” Iran's politics. Mr Ahmadi-Nejad, who was ...

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Iran's missile tests not linked to UN resolution on nuclear deal: Qassemi - Press TV Wed, 12 Apr 2017 19:45:08 GMT

Press TV

Iran's missile tests not linked to UN resolution on nuclear deal: Qassemi Press TV “The Islamic Republic of Iran asserts that its defense missile program is by no means linked to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the nature and design of Iran's ballistic missiles are in a way that the country's missile tests are no ... and more »

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Sweden Incorporates Iran Investment Firm Using Only Bitcoin - CoinDesk Wed, 12 Apr 2017 13:12:37 GMT

CoinDesk

Sweden Incorporates Iran Investment Firm Using Only Bitcoin CoinDesk Investing in Iran is legal in Sweden, but concern among the banks that Brave New World Investments might be perceived as a violation of US sanctions against Iran proved an insurmountable obstacle. That is until the Bolagsverket registrar in charge of ...

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How Trump can cripple Iran | New York Post - New York Post Tue, 11 Apr 2017 13:06:34 GMT

New York Post

How Trump can cripple Iran | New York Post New York Post A consensus has developed in Washington, DC, for some “pushback” against Iran. Democrats and Republicans would be well-advised to learn from the Cold ... and more »

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Iran May Get First New Boeing Jetliner a Year Ahead of Time - The ... - New York Times Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:21:32 GMT

New York Times

Iran May Get First New Boeing Jetliner a Year Ahead of Time - The ... New York Times A IranAir Boeing 747SP aircraft leaving Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport in 2011. Iran is desperate for new planes to replace its aging commercial fleet. and more »