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OPEC watching Iran, Russia, unlikely to cut output in June
Business
March 1, 2016
OPEC watching Iran, Russia, unlikely to cut output in June
OPEC is very unlikely to cut output at its next meeting in June, even if prices remain extremely low, according…
Six fishermen back home after standoff with Iranian pirates near Kuwait
Egypt
February 29, 2016
Six fishermen back home after standoff with Iranian pirates near Kuwait
Six Egyptian fishermen returned to their hometown in Borollos, Kafr al-Sheikh, early Monday after surviving a kidnapping attempt by Iranian…
Iran’s pragmatic Rouhani cheers election wins, says government stronger
Middle East
February 28, 2016
Iran’s pragmatic Rouhani cheers election wins, says government stronger
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani won an emphatic vote of confidence and reformist partners secured surprise gains in parliament in early…
Iran signals lawyer yet to be appointed for detained Iranian-American
Middle East
February 27, 2016
Iran signals lawyer yet to be appointed for detained Iranian-American
Iran's judiciary signaled on Saturday that Iranian-American businessman Siamak Namazi, detained since October in a case being watched internationally, had…
Iranians vote in contest likely to shape post-sanctions era
Middle East
February 26, 2016
Iranians vote in contest likely to shape post-sanctions era
Iranians voted in two crucial elections on Friday, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urging a big turnout in order…
Rouhani allies face tough challenge in votes to shape Iran
Middle East
February 18, 2016
Rouhani allies face tough challenge in votes to shape Iran
Iranians will shape the future of the Islamic republic for at least a decade when hardline and moderate candidates battle…
Iran could decide fate of first global oil deal for 15 years
Business
February 17, 2016
Iran could decide fate of first global oil deal for 15 years
The fate of the first global oil deal in 15 years could be decided on Wednesday when OPEC members travel…
Saudis, Russia agree oil output freeze, talks with Iran to follow
Business
February 16, 2016
Saudis, Russia agree oil output freeze, talks with Iran to follow
Top global oil exporters including Russia and Saudi Arabia agreed on Tuesday to freeze output to tackle a global glut…
Russia says better Iran-Saudi Arabia ties would help oil prices: RIA
Middle East
February 15, 2016
Russia says better Iran-Saudi Arabia ties would help oil prices: RIA
Russia wants to see improved relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia at a time when joint action is needed to…
Iran says ready to put rivalries aside with Saudi Arabia
Middle East
February 13, 2016
Iran says ready to put rivalries aside with Saudi Arabia
Iran and Saudi Arabia must overcome strained relations and work for stability in Syria and the Middle East, Iran's foreign…