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Iranian Parliament, Facing US Sanctions, Votes to Raise Military Spending - New York Times Sun, 13 Aug 2017 19:22:02 GMT

New York Times

Iranian Parliament, Facing US Sanctions, Votes to Raise Military Spending New York Times Mr. Trump has repeatedly threatened to leave the nuclear agreement, which was struck by the United States, Iran and other world powers in 2016. That has led to rising frustration in Iran, where the agreement was hailed by ordinary citizens as a fresh ... Iran lawmakers raise missile spending, chant 'death to America' in response to sanctionsChicago Tribune Iran boosts budget for missiles, Revolutionary GuardsAljazeera.com Iran eyes more funds for missiles, guards after US sanctionsCNBC Washington Post -BBC News all 177 news articles »

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Saudi Arabia 'seeks Iraq's help' to mend ties with Iran - Aljazeera.com Sun, 13 Aug 2017 19:55:43 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Saudi Arabia 'seeks Iraq's help' to mend ties with Iran Aljazeera.com Citing Qasim al-Araji, Iraq's interior minister, the Iraqi satellite channel Alghadeer reported that Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, has asked Haider al-Abadi to lead the mediation with Iran. "During our visit to Saudi Arabia ... Iraq To Mediate Between Saudi Arabia, Iran: ReportsRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Iraq to mediate between Iran and SaudisGulf Times all 36 news articles »

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A sick 'victory' in Charlottesville, Iran replacing ISIS & other comments - New York Post Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:54:00 GMT

New York Post

A sick 'victory' in Charlottesville, Iran replacing ISIS & other comments New York Post ISIS is receding, but Iran and its terror proxies are filling the vacuum, warned Israel's Mossad chief Yossi Cohen at a Cabinet meeting Sunday. And part of that is thanks to the Obama administration's nuclear deal, which freed up Iranian cash with ...

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Hundreds suffer symptoms in Iran chlorine leak - Washington Post Sun, 13 Aug 2017 07:43:07 GMT

euronews

Hundreds suffer symptoms in Iran chlorine leak Washington Post TEHRAN, Iran — More than 470 people suffered respiratory and other symptoms after a chlorine gas leak in southern Iran, state media reported Sunday. The report said 475 victims were taken to local hospitals in the city of Dezful, some 500 miles (805 ... Over 400 taken to hospital after a chlorine gas leakage in Iraneuronews Chlorine gas leak affects 475 in southwestern IranPress TV all 20 news articles »

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Mossad Warns Iran Expanding Control of Middle East - The Jewish Press - JewishPress.com Sun, 13 Aug 2017 14:36:31 GMT

The Jerusalem Post

Mossad Warns Iran Expanding Control of Middle East The Jewish Press - JewishPress.com The director of Israel's international espionage agency, the Mossad, warned the cabinet at its weekly meeting on Sunday that Iran is increasing its control over the Middle East as the Islamic State terrorist organization reduces its presence. Yossi ... Mossad chief warns Iran taking over territory relinquished by ISISThe Jerusalem Post Netanyahu: ISIS out, Iran in? We won't allow itArutz Sheva Iran filling vacuum left by IS retreat in Syria, Iraq, Mossad chief warnsThe Times of Israel Xinhua -Ynetnews -Algemeiner all 36 news articles »

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Iran moves to end death penalty for some drug crimes - The Detroit News Sun, 13 Aug 2017 19:04:00 GMT

The Detroit News

Iran moves to end death penalty for some drug crimes The Detroit News Tehran, Iran — Iran's parliament has voted to end the death penalty for certain drug violations in a move that could prevent some 5,000 convicted smugglers from being executed. The semi-official ISNA news agency says a majority of lawmakers voted ... Iran eases death penalty laws for drug traffickersDeutsche Welle Iranian Lawmakers Raise Thresholds Triggering Death Penalty For Some Drug OffensesRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Iran parliament softens drug death penalty lawsThe Express Tribune Firstpost all 10 news articles »

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Iran's Rouhani faces challenge of bank reform - Financial Times Sun, 13 Aug 2017 12:53:00 GMT

Financial Times

Iran's Rouhani faces challenge of bank reform Financial Times At his swearing-in ceremony this month, Iran's president Hassan Rouhani promised to embark on an “economic revolution”, creating jobs for the Islamic republic's army of unemployed youth. But one huge obstacle stands in his way — the country's ailing ... Iran, China to Promote Banking CooperationIFP News all 55 news articles »

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After Iran bans two soccer players for playing against Israelis, fans rush to their defense - Los Angeles Times Fri, 11 Aug 2017 16:55:00 GMT

Los Angeles Times

After Iran bans two soccer players for playing against Israelis, fans rush to their defense Los Angeles Times Two soccer players have been barred for life from Iran's national team after they appeared in a match against players from Israel, prompting anger among the sport's many fans in the Islamic Republic. Masoud Shojaei and Ehsan Haji Safi played last week ... Iran Bans Two Soccer Stars for Playing Against IsraelisNew York Times Iran National Team Players Banned for Life for Facing Israeli ClubBleacher Report Iran government bars Masoud Shojaei, Ehsan Haji Safi after they faced IsraelisESPN FC Telegraph.co.uk -Goal.com -The Telegraph -FIFA.com all 59 news articles »

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Iran in talks to buy 48 Airbus helicopters: report - Reuters Sat, 12 Aug 2017 14:23:04 GMT

Reuters

Iran in talks to buy 48 Airbus helicopters: report Reuters DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran is holding talks with European planemaker Airbus to buy 48 helicopters for civilian use, an Iranian official was on Saturday quoted as saying, as Iran continues its shopping spree of Western aircraft after the lifting of sanctions. and more »

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Iran thrashes china in fIVB qualification tournament - Press TV Mon, 14 Aug 2017 01:59:18 GMT

Press TV

Iran thrashes china in fIVB qualification tournament Press TV The 2018 Men's World Championship Qualification is underway in Iran with 5 teams competing against each other in the single round robin tournament. On the third day of the event, Iran has faced China and forced its superiority over them. Press TV ... and more »