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Islamic State threatens more bloodshed in Iran - Washington Post Tue, 15 Aug 2017 17:17:45 GMT

Washington Post

Islamic State threatens more bloodshed in Iran Washington Post ISTANBUL — The Islamic State has stepped up its efforts to target Iran, releasing a stream of propaganda, vowing more bloodshed and boosting recruitment among the country's Sunni minority groups. Last week, Iranian authorities said they arrested more ... In Iran, Islamic State Seeks to Fan Militancy Among MinoritiesVoice of America Daesh, allies will receive Iran's firm response: IRGC commanderPress TV all 12 news articles »

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In direct challenge to Trump, Iran's president says it could restart its nuclear program 'within hours' - Los Angeles Times Tue, 15 Aug 2017 15:10:21 GMT

Los Angeles Times

In direct challenge to Trump, Iran's president says it could restart its nuclear program 'within hours' Los Angeles Times Iran's president on Tuesday warned it could restart its nuclear program “within hours or days” if the Trump administration continued its confrontational policies toward the Islamic Republic. President Hassan Rouhani's remarks were a direct response to ... Iran's President Threatens to Restart Nuclear ProgramNew York Times Iran Just Threatened to Restart Its Nuclear Program if the US Continues With SanctionsTIME Iran could quit nuclear deal if new sanctions imposedAljazeera.com The Independent -BBC News all 272 news articles »

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US envoy: Iran can't use nuclear deal to hold world hostage - Washington Post Tue, 15 Aug 2017 21:48:30 GMT

The Guardian

US envoy: Iran can't use nuclear deal to hold world hostage Washington Post UNITED NATIONS — U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley says Iran should not be allowed “to use the nuclear deal to hold the world hostage.” Haley commented Tuesday after Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned that the landmark 2015 nuclear agreement ... Iran says it could quit nuclear deal if US keeps adding sanctionsThe Guardian US envoy says Iran cannot 'hold world hostage' with nuclear dealReuters Iranian president threatens to revitalize nuke programThe Detroit News RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -Express.co.uk all 68 news articles »

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Iran threatens to rev up nuclear program - New York Post Tue, 15 Aug 2017 16:24:00 GMT

New York Post

Iran threatens to rev up nuclear program New York Post “In an hour and a day, Iran could return to a more advanced [nuclear] level than at the beginning of the negotiations,” President Hassan Rouhani told lawmakers, adding that Iran's preference was to remain in the accord. His remarks were his most direct ... Iranian president threatens to revitalize nuclear programWashington Post Iran says its drones near US vessels are safe, following rulesReuters Iranian drone flies 'dangerously' close to US aircraft carrierCNN TIME -NBCNews.com -Military.com all 102 news articles »

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Iran freezes assets of BBC Persian staff in crackdown on journalists - The Guardian Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:00:35 GMT

The Guardian

Iran freezes assets of BBC Persian staff in crackdown on journalists The Guardian The BBC has criticised Iran for imposing an asset freeze on staff at its London-based Persian-service, the latest crackdown against the corporation's Iranian employees. Tehran's judicial authorities have issued a court order listing more than 150 BBC ... Iran judiciary freezes assets of BBC Persian staff - BBC NewsBBC News BBC says Iran freezes local assets of Farsi service staffNews & Observer Iranian Court Freezes Assets of More Than 150 BBC StaffU.S. News & World Report The National -Rudaw all 11 news articles »

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After Azadi: man behind Iran's freedom tower on how his life unravelled - The Guardian Tue, 15 Aug 2017 12:31:00 GMT

The Guardian

After Azadi: man behind Iran's freedom tower on how his life unravelled The Guardian In hindsight, it was a competition of a lifetime, organised by the shah of Iran, who envisioned that the monument would act as his memorial tower, or Shahyad. The architect, Hossein Amanat, had no idea that his hastily prepared design, which went on to ...

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Is the time right for Saudi-Iran rapprochement? - Aljazeera.com Tue, 15 Aug 2017 11:51:51 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Is the time right for Saudi-Iran rapprochement? Aljazeera.com Reports of potential Iraq-led mediation between Iran and Saudi Arabia come as the latter leads the third year of a costly, intractable war across its border in Yemen. A rapprochement with long-time rival Iran, which is backing opposing forces in the ... Iraq's Shiites Test IranForeign Affairs Shiite Iraq Cleric Key Player in Sunni Attempts to Curb IranBloomberg all 88 news articles »

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Iran building long-range rocket factory in Syria: Israeli TV - Reuters Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:21:40 GMT

Haaretz

Iran building long-range rocket factory in Syria: Israeli TV Reuters JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli television report said on Tuesday that Iran is building a facility in northwest Syria to manufacture long-range rockets, and showed satellite images it said were of the site under construction. Israeli Prime Minister ... Report: Satellite Images Reveal Iran Building Missile Factory in SyriaHaaretz Iran building missile factory in Syria — reportThe Times of Israel Iran building missile factory in SyriaArutz Sheva The Jerusalem Post -JerusalemOnline all 23 news articles »

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North Korea, Iran, Sierra Leone: Your Wednesday Briefing - New York Times Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:04:15 GMT

New York Times

North Korea, Iran, Sierra Leone: Your Wednesday Briefing New York Times Iran's president, Hassan Rouhani, had strong words for the United States and warned that the country's nuclear program could be restarted in a matter of “hours,” if the American government imposes further sanctions on Tehran. Mr. Rouhani said that a ...

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How Donald Trump's travel ban has hit Iran's tourism renaissance - The Independent Tue, 15 Aug 2017 17:21:58 GMT

The Independent

How Donald Trump's travel ban has hit Iran's tourism renaissance The Independent Tourism to Iran has increased significantly in volume since the country started opening up to the outside world, in particular since the relative relaxation in the political climate following the signing of the nuclear deal with international powers ...