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Forget the politics. Iran has bigger problems. - Washington Post Tue, 16 May 2017 18:33:57 GMT

Washington Post

Forget the politics. Iran has bigger problems. Washington Post On May 19, Iran goes to the polls to select a new president. So far the campaign has been dominated by the economy. Unemployment is high, and oil prices are low. The lifting of sanctions following Tehran's nuclear agreement with the West has yet to ... Why Iran poses most 'underappreciated' upside to oil pricesMarketWatch Iran's Election Will Change NothingTIME Hardliners force Rouhani to defend his idea of an 'open Iran'Financial Times The Hill (blog) all 28 news articles »

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Hardliners Hope To Topple Rouhani in Tight Iran Election - NBCNews.com Tue, 16 May 2017 19:20:06 GMT

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Hardliners Hope To Topple Rouhani in Tight Iran Election NBCNews.com TEHRAN -- Inside a massive mosque Tuesday evening, more than 15,000 conservative Iranians chanted a mocking farewell to Iran's reformist president. "Bye bye, Rouhani," roared the crowd. "At the end of the week, Rouhani is gone." Supporters of hardline ... Iran reformist drops out of election, supports RouhaniWashington Post A beginner's guide to Iran's presidential electionCNN Iran Set to Vote for President After a Campaign Laced With Populist FervorTIME The Guardian -The Japan News -Bloomberg all 365 news articles »

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Here's why oil traders are so focused on the Iranian elections - CNBC Tue, 16 May 2017 11:39:00 GMT

CNBC

Here's why oil traders are so focused on the Iranian elections CNBC Since the signing of the nuclear deal in 2015 in which Iran agreed to rein in elements of its nuclear program in exchange for partial sanctions relief from the U.S. and the European Union (EU), Iran has been able to more than double its supply of oil ... Obama Officials Working to Derail New Iran SanctionsThe Weekly Standard John Kerry among Obama-era officials reuniting to defend Iran nuclear deal from TrumpThe Independent Obama officials, led by Kerry, team up to defend Iran deal from TrumpPress TV all 12 news articles »

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Iran changes course of road to Mediterranean coast to avoid US forces - The Guardian Tue, 16 May 2017 05:30:28 GMT

The Guardian

Iran changes course of road to Mediterranean coast to avoid US forces The Guardian Iran has changed the course of a land corridor that it aims to carve to the Mediterranean coast after officials in Iraq and Tehran feared a growing US military presence in north-eastern Syria had made its original path unviable. The new corridor has ... Wary of US, Iran 'reroutes land-corridor to Mediterranean'The New Arab all 4 news articles »

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Absent from America, French cars drive into Iran election - Reuters Tue, 16 May 2017 06:08:36 GMT

Reuters

Absent from America, French cars drive into Iran election Reuters PSA - the maker of Peugeots and Citroens - and Renault have pushed hard into Iran since its 2015 deal with world powers that saw international sanctions lifted in return for curbs on Tehran's nuclear activities. PSA has signed production deals worth ... and more »

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Our Hard-liners Need Iran's Hard-liners (II) - The American Conservative Wed, 17 May 2017 00:51:00 GMT

The American Conservative

Our Hard-liners Need Iran's Hard-liners (II) The American Conservative This is lousy analysis of what would be best for U.S. interests, which would not be served by having a more antagonistic and intransigent Iran. More than that, it is an admission that Iran hawks couldn't care less what happens to the Iranian people ... and more »

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'Fake' Iranian refugees reportedly allowed to stay in Australia - 9News - 9news.com.au Mon, 15 May 2017 21:49:11 GMT

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'Fake' Iranian refugees reportedly allowed to stay in Australia - 9News 9news.com.au Six Iranian refugees who were caught travelling back to the country where claimed their lives were in danger have been allowed to stay in Australia, according to ... 'Refugees feared for lives' but returned to Iran for holidaysThe Australian Iranian refugees given Australian visas caught going home | Daily ...Daily Mail PM understands 'concerns' over Iranian refugees who kept protection visas after visit homeSBS Now To Love all 19 news articles »

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Iran likely to back longer OPEC-led oil cut if all on board: sources - Reuters Tue, 16 May 2017 13:08:10 GMT

Reuters

Iran likely to back longer OPEC-led oil cut if all on board: sources Reuters A second source said he expected Iran would probably agree to a nine-month extension when OPEC and non-OPEC producers meet to set policy on May 25 in Vienna, provided that other producers such as Iraq were also on board. During talks last year on ... Oil Prices: Why Venezuela, Iran & Nigeria Remain OPEC RisksBarron's all 600 news articles »

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Deadly rhetoric: Saudi Arabia opens war of words with Iran - RT Tue, 16 May 2017 10:44:00 GMT

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Deadly rhetoric: Saudi Arabia opens war of words with Iran RT "We know we are a main target of Iran," speculated Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) in an interview early this month. Then came the threat. "We are not waiting until there becomes a battle in Saudi Arabia, so we will work so that it ... Iraq's outspoken Shia cleric Sadr urges Saudi-Iran 'serious dialogue'The New Arab Iran says not after tensions with Saudi ArabiaPress TV all 236 news articles »

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News Brief: Trump Accused Of Sharing Classified Data, Iran Election Preview - NPR Tue, 16 May 2017 09:04:07 GMT

News Brief: Trump Accused Of Sharing Classified Data, Iran Election Preview NPR Reports suggest President Trump revealed classified information about ISIS to Russian officials at a White House meeting. A view from Iran ahead of the country's presidential election later this week. DAVID GREENE, HOST: What did President Trump tell ...