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Son of American who disappeared in Iran pleads: 'Do something. Do anything.' - Washington Post Tue, 25 Jul 2017 21:58:12 GMT

Washington Post

Son of American who disappeared in Iran pleads: 'Do something. Do anything.' Washington Post In testimony before a House committee Tuesday, the youngest son of a former FBI agent who disappeared in Iran a decade ago urged greater sanctions on Iran if it does not account for his father and release U.S. citizens imprisoned in the country. How Trump should handle IranPolitico Family of Americans detained in Iran pleads for their release "before it's too late"CBS News House OKs New Sanctions Against Iran as Tehran Flexes Military MuscleVoice of America Washington Examiner -Newsweek -The Hill (blog) all 133 news articles »

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An Iranian ship refused to heed the Navy's warning. Then shots were fired. - Washington Post Tue, 25 Jul 2017 23:06:46 GMT

Washington Post

An Iranian ship refused to heed the Navy's warning. Then shots were fired. Washington Post A U.S. Navy patrol boat fired two bursts of machine-gun fire at an Iranian military ship Tuesday as it made an alarmingly fast and close approach in the Persian Gulf, marking the latest aggressive encounter between the two adversaries. The unidentified ... US Navy ship fired warning shots at an Iranian boat in the Persian GulfCNN US Navy fires warning shots at Iranian ship in GulfBBC News US Navy ship fires warning shots near Iranian vesselReuters USA TODAY -Aljazeera.com all 123 news articles »

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Trump warns Iran to stick to nuclear deal, but says he'll be 'surprised' if it does - CNBC Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:57:00 GMT

CNBC

Trump warns Iran to stick to nuclear deal, but says he'll be 'surprised' if it does CNBC President Donald Trump warned Iran on Tuesday to adhere to terms of a nuclear deal with world powers or "there will be big, big problems" for Tehran. At a rally in Youngstown, Ohio, Trump said Iran has been emboldened by the nuclear deal, but "that won ... Trump Warns 'Emboldened' Iran to Comply With Nuclear DealU.S. News & World Report Trump Warns Iran Faces 'Big Problems' If Doesn't Keep Honoring Nuclear DealRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Trump says would be surprised if Iran compliant with nuclear deal: WSJReuters Arutz Sheva -The Star Online all 158 news articles »

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In Other News, US Military Has Close Calls With Iran and China - Slate Magazine (blog) Tue, 25 Jul 2017 16:01:26 GMT

Slate Magazine (blog)

In Other News, US Military Has Close Calls With Iran and China Slate Magazine (blog) As if there weren't enough alarming news to pay attention to between the impending vote on the future of American health care and a possible looming constitutional crisis, things are getting a little tense on the military front in multiple theaters ... 2 Chinese fighter jets buzz within 150 feet of US nuke 'sniffer' aircraft over East China SeaRT all 345 news articles »

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Iran already has a lot of problems, and the next one could be a banking crisis - CNBC Tue, 25 Jul 2017 07:12:03 GMT

CNBC

Iran already has a lot of problems, and the next one could be a banking crisis CNBC Nothing is easy for Iran's economy these days, and things could soon get even tougher. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass a bill Tuesday to put new sanctions on Russia, North Korea — and Iran. A Senate version passed overwhelmingly ...

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House passes sweeping sanctions bill punishing Russia, Iran, and North Korea - Washington Examiner Tue, 25 Jul 2017 21:22:12 GMT

Washington Examiner

House passes sweeping sanctions bill punishing Russia, Iran, and North Korea Washington Examiner An overwhelming majority of House lawmakers voted to pass a sweeping sanctions package Tuesday evening that threatens to tie President Trump's hands in negotiations with Russia, and also punishes two other rogue regimes: Iran and North Korea. House Passes Sanctions on Iran, Russia and North KoreaRoll Call House passes package on sanctions in Russia, Iran and North KoreaCBS News House approves sanctions on Iran, North Korea, RussiaUPI.com Sky News -Inquirer.net -NDTV all 2,296 news articles »

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For China's Global Ambitions, 'Iran Is at the Center of Everything ... - New York Times Tue, 25 Jul 2017 04:06:14 GMT

New York Times

For China's Global Ambitions, 'Iran Is at the Center of Everything ... New York Times An Iranian employee at the Pardis Kaghaz Pazh recycled paper factory in Neyshabur, Iran, one of eight factories established by Zuao Ru Lin, a Chinese ... and more »

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Iran's Enormous Book Garden In Tehran Houses More Than Just Books - NPR Tue, 25 Jul 2017 09:02:11 GMT

Iran's Enormous Book Garden In Tehran Houses More Than Just Books NPR Steve Inskeep talks to Bloomberg reporter Golnar Motevalli, who explains why Iran — a country better known for its censorship — has built what it claims is the world's largest bookstore in Tehran. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: A new bookstore opened in Iran.

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Jeff Sessions, North Korea, Iran: Your Morning Briefing - New York Times Tue, 25 Jul 2017 20:15:27 GMT

New York Times

Jeff Sessions, North Korea, Iran: Your Morning Briefing New York Times China's expansion and influence is increasingly evident in Iran, where Chinese investments and entrepreneurs are pouring in as Beijing unspools its “One Belt, One Road” project. Above, the chief executive of a string of factories in Iran. Continue ... and more »

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Iran-linked cyber spies use simple yet effective hacks: report - Reuters Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:53:01 GMT

Reuters

Iran-linked cyber spies use simple yet effective hacks: report Reuters TEL AVIV (Reuters) - A cyber spying group with links to Iran and active for the past four years is targeting countries including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Germany and the United States, security researchers said on Tuesday. A new report by Tokyo-based ... and more »