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The Growing US-Iran Proxy Fight in Syria - The Atlantic Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:19:18 GMT

The Atlantic

The Growing US-Iran Proxy Fight in Syria The Atlantic But the dangers are perhaps particularly acute when it comes to Iran, which made dramatic battlefield moves of its own on Sunday, when it launched several missiles from inside Iran against ISIS targets in eastern Syria. Officially, Iran's Revolutionary ... Tillerson's 'transition' remarks prompt protest in IranAljazeera.com Trump Is on a Collision Course With IranPOLITICO Magazine US Downs Second Armed Iranian Drone As Tehran Warns Of More Missile StrikesThe Drive Fox News -Forbes -The White House all 544 news articles »

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Russia, Iran sanctions bill hits roadblock in US House - Reuters Tue, 20 Jun 2017 21:02:00 GMT

Reuters

Russia, Iran sanctions bill hits roadblock in US House Reuters The Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act, which also includes new sanctions against Russia, passed the Senate 98-2 last week, an overwhelming vote that looked like it might complicate President Donald Trump's desire for warmer relations with ... Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Stalls in House After Senate PassageBloomberg New sanctions on Russia and Iran hit House roadblockWashington Post Kevin Brady: Senate needs to redo Iran, Russia sanctions billWashington Examiner all 946 news articles »

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Syria conflict: US jet 'downs Iranian-made drone' - BBC News Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:21:33 GMT

BBC News

Syria conflict: US jet 'downs Iranian-made drone' BBC News A US jet has shot down an Iranian-made drone operated by forces backing the Syrian government in the south of the country, American officials say. The drone was thought to be armed and threatening US-led coalition troops on the ground, officials said. The Latest: Israel disputes success of Iran missile strikeHawaii News Now Iran's Real Missile Target Wasn't SyriaCommentary Magazine American Warplane Shoots Down Iranian-Made Drone Over SyriaNew York Times The Guardian -Military Times -Popular Mechanics -Washington Post all 1,724 news articles »

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White House pushes to free U.S. prisoners in Iran after Otto ... - CBS News Tue, 20 Jun 2017 20:50:13 GMT

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White House pushes to free U.S. prisoners in Iran after Otto ... CBS News A senior administration official confirmed to CBS News that on June 13, senior Trump administration officials met with Babak Namazi whose father and brother ... The Trump administration is working to free American hostages in ...Washington Post all 2 news articles »

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Iran denies plotting 'terrorist act' on Saudi oilfield - CNN Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:06:29 GMT

CNN

Iran denies plotting 'terrorist act' on Saudi oilfield CNN "We can confirm that Saudi naval forces have captured three members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard who were on board a small vessel armed with explosives which was heading for an oil platform in the Marjan field," the Ministry said in a statement ... Saudis say elite Iranian troops seized with weapons at seaFinancial Times Iranian official denies Saudi claim it arrested Iranian military forcesCNBC Saudi Arabia Claims to Arrest Iranian Military Elites 'Attacking' Oil FieldsNewsweek ABC News -The Guardian -Aljazeera.com all 178 news articles »

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Iran Has Drone Base Near US Troops in Syria - NBCNews.com Tue, 20 Jun 2017 20:23:00 GMT

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Iran Has Drone Base Near US Troops in Syria NBCNews.com WASHINGTON — Iran has established a drone airfield inside Syria not far from a U.S. military base, U.S. officials said Tuesday. The airfield may be the source of drones that have recently threatened U.S. troops. According to two U.S. defense officials ... and more »

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64 Years Later, CIA Finally Releases Details of Iranian Coup - Foreign Policy (blog) Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:44:05 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

64 Years Later, CIA Finally Releases Details of Iranian Coup Foreign Policy (blog) Western firms had for decades controlled the region's oil wealth, whether Arabian-American Oil Company in Saudi Arabia, or the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company in Iran. When the U.S. firm in Saudi Arabia bowed to pressure in late 1950 and agreed to share oil ...

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Iran and Turkey, At War in Syria, Back Qatar in Gulf Crisis With Food and Military Exercises - Newsweek Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:55:00 GMT

Newsweek

Iran and Turkey, At War in Syria, Back Qatar in Gulf Crisis With Food and Military Exercises Newsweek Two traditional foes, Turkey and Iran, have found themselves on the same side of a bitter regional dispute between Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Turkey and Iran directly back opposing factions in Syria's civil war, but have a common interest in backing Qatar ... and more »

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Eni signs deal to carry out feasibility study in Iran - Financial Times Tue, 20 Jun 2017 11:05:44 GMT

Financial Times

Eni signs deal to carry out feasibility study in Iran Financial Times Eni has signed a provisional agreement with Iran to carry out feasibility studies on the development of oil and gasfields in the country, with government officials pointing to the move as the latest sign that global companies are not being deterred ... Italy's Eni signs deal with Iran on oil and gas field studiesReuters all 18 news articles »

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Iran's leader warns Iraq not to weaken Shi'ite militias - Reuters Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:57:55 GMT

Reuters

Iran's leader warns Iraq not to weaken Shi'ite militias Reuters FILE PHOTO - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a speech during a ceremony marking the death anniversary of the founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, in Tehran, Iran, June 4, 2017. TIMA via REUTERS. Iran's top leader opposes Iraqi Kurdish independence voteWashington Post Iran to respond more decisively to terrorist attacks on its soil: RouhaniPress TV Iraqi PM walks a tightrope balancing tensions between the Gulf and IranThe National Rudaw all 69 news articles »