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Tanker insurers warn on Iran shipments

Wall Street Journal: The world's largest pool of tanker insurers is advising members they shouldn't insure Iranian oil shipments, citing the short-time frame of sanction...

BNP sets aside $1.1 billion for possible U.S. sanctions fine

Reuters: BNP Paribas, France's biggest listed bank, has set aside $1.1 billion for a possible fine for breaching U.S. sanctions on countries including Iran,...

IMF sees deep weaknesses in Iran economy after sanctions

AFP: The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday that Iran's economy faces deep structural weaknesses as intensified nuclear sanctions have added to other domestic challenges to...

Russian minister plans Iran trip amid oil deal reports

AFP: Russia's economy chief on Wednesday announced plans to visit Iran amid reports of the two sides nearing a mammoth oil-for-goods deal that has raised...

Obama warns French firms on Iran sanctions

AFP: President Barack Obama warned Tuesday that America would take tough action against firms violating sanctions against Iran, after a French commercial mission raised hackles...

Iran struggles to lure western business

Wall Street Journal: A trade show on this Iranian resort island in the Persian Gulf underscores the challenges facing businesses hoping to re-engage with the...

Insight: Nuclear deal heightens tension between Iran president and Guards

Reuters: The article on Iran's semi-official Fars news agency appeared routine: the minister of roads and urban development said the ministry does not have...

Iran official says oil contracts to be revised

AP: Iran's Petroleum Minister says it plans to introduce by June a new generation of oil contracts that are more attractive to investors. Mahdi Hosseini,...

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Parliamentary Research Center Warns About Expansion of Poverty in Iran

A new report by the Iranian regime’s Parliamentary Research Center paints an alarming picture of the future of livelihoods...

Iran: At Least 26 Prisoners Executed in One Week

The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) announced that between July 28 and August 3, at least 26...

The 132nd Week of the ‘No to Execution Tuesdays’ Campaign Across 59 Prisons

In the 132nd week of the "No to Execution Tuesdays" campaign, political prisoners in 59 prisons across Iran launched...

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Continued Labor Protests: Telecommunications Retirees Rally in Various Iranian Cities

As labor protests continued across different parts of Iran,...

Retirees Keep the Flame of Civil Protest Alive in Iran

Retirees in Iran are now forced to take to...

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