Bloomberg: Iran will offer foreign partners incentives to find and pump more crude and natural gas and will pay some fees in barrels as it seeks to boost income once international sanctions are lifted.
Iran plans higher pay for riskier oil fields with new contracts
Women of Iran defy mullahs by embracing western fashions
Fox News: Many young Iranians have become emboldened in how they walk the streets, showing an affinity for Western clothing, jewelry, makeup and hairstyles. But it is more than just a fashion statement, say Iranians. It’s a political statement.
Turkey and Iran’s growing alliance
Eurasia Review: This is significant in terms of its implications for the Syrian conflict and for the region’s landscape, as both countries have the ability to influence the course of future events throughout the Middle East.
Belgian FM in Iran for talks with leaders
AFP: Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders is in Tehran for talks with Iranian leaders, media reports said Sunday, the latest in a string of high-profile visits from the European Union.
Executions on rise in Iran: UN
AFP: “We are deeply concerned about the reported spike in executions in Iran since the beginning of this year,” said Ravina Shamdasani, spokeswoman for the UN high commissioner for human rights.
Don’t let up on Iran
New York Times: Like all Americans, we strongly hope that the Obama administration’s diplomatic efforts lead to the peaceful dismantling of Iran’s nuclear weapons program.
Obama calls Putin to discuss Ukraine, Syria, Iran
UPI: U.S. President Barack Obama called Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday to discuss Ukraine and other global issues. They discussed U.S.-Russian cooperation in the P5+1 process to get Iran to curtail its nuclear program.
Iran cleric warns against resuming US ties
AFP: A prominent hardline cleric in Iran warned on Friday against the Islamic republic resuming ties with the United States, and said any attempt to do so would prove futile.
Iran boosts military support in Syria to bolster Assad
Reuters: As Syria’s war nears the start of its fourth year, Iran has stepped up support on the ground for President Bashar al-Assad, providing elite teams to gather intelligence and train troops, sources with knowledge of military movements say.
Report: Iran shuts down newspaper, detains editor
AP: A news agency in Iran says officials have detained the editor of a daily reformist newspaper after they shut it down on charge of insulting Islam. Abbas Bozorgmehr, the editor of Aseman, was taken to Evin prison.
