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Iran, Emerging From Sanctions, Faces Crisis After Saudi Arabia Embassy Attack

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New York Times - 01.04.2016 Original article ›
Thomas Erdbrink, Thomas, Erdbrink
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The tense relations between Saudis and Iran in Jan 2016 with severing of diplomatic ties following the execution of a Shiite cleric from eastern Saudi Arabia.
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Iran Opening Stirs New Interest From Businesses

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Wall Street Journal - 01.23.2016 Original article ›
Benoit Faucon, Benoit, Faucon

US oil sanctions on Iran anger Asian powers

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The Times - 04.22.2019 Original article ›
Richard Spencer, Middle East Correspondent
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The Trump administration proposes a zero policy for Iranian oil imports which says the U.S. will grant zero exemptions to countries importing Iranian oil.  Big importers China and India are likely to resist this policy.

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Obama’s Mideast Mission: Get Saudis, Iran to Make Nice

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Wall Street Journal - 04.20.2016 Original article ›
Carol E. Lee, Carol, E., Lee, Margherita Stancati, Margherita, Stancati
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U.S. president Obama visits Saudi Arabia in April 2016. President Obama presents arguments for forging "a cold peace" between Iran and Saudi Arabia after proxy conflicts in the Middle East. During the visit president Obama will encourage dialogue between Iran and Saudi Arabia, at a time when Saudis are skeptical about U.S. policies in the region. Saudi Arabia has reduced the economic gains to Iran from lifting of sanctions and entering the oil market by ramping up Saudi production to bring down prices. The situation also affects Russia and Venezuela.
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G.O.P. Senators’ Letter to Iran About Nuclear Deal Angers White House

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New York Times - 03.09.2015 Original article ›
Peter Baker, Peter, Baker

Fidel Castro’s Death Casts Doubt on Cuba’s Relations With U.S.

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WSJ - 11.26.2016 Original article ›
Carol E. Lee, Jose De Cordoba, Felicia Schwartz

Oil Price Drop, Nuclear Deal Delay Unsettle Iran’s Economy

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Wall Street Journal - 12.23.2014 Original article ›
Benoit Faucon, Benoit, Faucon, Bill Spindle, Bill, Spindle

In Iran, State-Backed Companies Win From Lifted Sanctions

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New York Times - 02.05.2016 Original article ›
Thomas Erdbrink, Thomas, Erdbrink

U.N. Moves to Lift Iran Sanctions After Nuclear Deal, Setting Up a Clash in Congress

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New York Times - 07.20.2015 Original article ›
Somini Sengupta, Somini, Sengupta

Iran’s Missile Tests Remind the U.S. That Tensions Have Not Ended

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New York Times - 12.30.2015 Original article ›
Helene Cooper, Helene, Cooper, David E. Sanger, David, E., Sanger
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Rockets fired by Iran close to the U.S. aircraft carrier U.S.S. Truman in December 2015 could lead to a shift in sentiment in the U.S. following the nuclear deal with Iran in 2015 by the Obama administration. Ballistic missile testing was one of the issues in the negotiations leading up to the nuclear deal with serious differences between Congress and the Obama adminsitration on the issue. Recent ballistic missile tests by Iran may reinforce differences on this issue.
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In Iran, as in U.S., Nuclear Deal is Hotly Debated

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Wall Street Journal - 02.09.2015 Original article ›
Bill Spindle, Bill, Spindle
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Hard liners in the Iranian parliament include Hamid Rasaee and Ali Taheri, and other members from the days of president Ahamdinejad. In the media this includes Hosssein Shariatmadari, editor of newspaper Kayhan. They oppose any concessions in nuclear negotiations by Javad Zarif, Iran's foreign minister, and any cooperation with the U.S. on issues related to Syria and Iraq. As negotiations face another deadline of March 25, 2015, Israel and the U.S. Congress are pushing for a ratcheting up of sanctions, while the Obama administration seeks more time to complete negotiations. Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamanei has urged conservative critics to avoid discussion of negotiations, also setting low expectations for settlement.
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Iran State Gas Company Faces Collapse, Hit by Sanctions

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Wall Street Journal - 11.19.2013 Original article ›
Farnaz Fassihi, Farnaz, Fassihi
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The near collapse of Iran's state owned gas company following stricter Western sanctions and withdrawal of Total and other oil companies. Iran sits on top of the second largest gas reserves in the world but is able to export gas only to Turkey and Azerbaijan. Qatar which borders one of Iran's large gas fields is developing its side of the field with technology and investment from Shell and other foreign oil companies. The CEO of the company, Hamid Reza Araghi, told the Mehr News Agency that the company had declared bankruptcy, with debt of about $4 billion. Gas revenues have dropped to about $10 million a day and the company suffers from mismanagement.
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A Nuclear Deal Is Likely to Hit Hurdles in Iran

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New York Times - 11.20.2014 Original article ›
Thomas Erdbrink, Thomas, Erdbrink

Talk to Iran, It Works

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New York Times - 11.03.2013 Original article ›
Ryan C. Crocker, Ryan, C., Crocker

Sanctions relief could strengthen hand of Iran’s reformers, but perils remain - The Washington Post

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Washington Post - 01.18.2016 Original article ›
Joby Warrick, Joby, Warrick
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Because of pervasive corruption, low oil prices, and the effects of years of sanctions on the Iranian economy, experts now see the Iranian economy recovering only slowly in 2016-2017. The low oil prices below $30 a barrel in Jan. 2016 could cancel out the effects from unfreezing of about $50 billion in Iranian assets and removal of sanctions. Another severe problem is the way the Iranian economy is now structured with benefits going to businesses and groups close to the military and government, some of the benefits lost through corruption, taking it even longer for benefits to be seen for ordinary Iranians. This could even lead to Rouhani losing some of the credibility with the public that he had gained during the negotiations, says Warrick of the Washington Post.
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China Deepens Its Footprint in Iran After Lifting of Sanctions

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New York Times - 01.24.2016 Original article ›
Thomas Erdbrink, Thomas, Erdbrink
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Erdbrink describes the evolution of trade relations with China which helped Iran during the period of western sanctions. Because of trade with the U.S. and western partners, China was careful to use the Bank of Kunlun, created to handle financial transactions with Iran, for import of oil and export of automobiles and other products.
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Iran Complies With Nuclear Deal; Sanctions Are Lifted

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New York Times - 01.16.2016 Original article ›
David E. Sanger, David, E., Sanger

Obama Opposes Further Extensions of Iran Nuclear Talks

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Wall Street Journal - 02.10.2015 Original article ›
Carol E. Lee, Carol, E., Lee, Byron Tau, Byron, Tau

With Natural Gas Byproduct, Iran Sidesteps Sanctions

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New York Times - 08.12.2014 Original article ›
Clifford Krauss, Clifford, Krauss

In Tehran, Iranians Play Down Milestone

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New York Times - 01.16.2016 Original article ›
Thomas Erdbrink, Thomas, Erdbrink
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This report by Thomas Erdbrink of the NYT from Tehran, shows the Iranian economy almost at a standstill as sanctions are lifted in Jan. 2016- with little or no growth after years of western economic sanctions. Iranians in Tehran do no expect an immediate improvement in conditions after the lifting of sanctions. The expectation is that it will take years to undo the damage done by sanctions.
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Netanyahu Visit Set to Test Mideast Relations

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Wall Street Journal - 03.02.2015 Original article ›
Carol E. Lee, Carol, E., Lee, Jay Solomon, Jay, Solomon

Iran Hard-Liners Reassert Influence on Election Slate

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Wall Street Journal - 01.20.2016 Original article ›
Aresu Eqbali, Aresu, Eqbali, Asa Fitch, Asa, Fitch

Oil glut dampens Iran’s hopes for big cash flows as sanctions lift - The Washington Post

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Washington Post - 01.17.2016 Original article ›
Steven Mufson, Steven, Mufson
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Steven Mufson reports in the Washington Post that oil exports from Iran will only gradually increase by 400,000 barrels a day in the next 6 months, because Iran does not want to depress prices further than $30 a barrel. Foreign investment in Iran is also likely to improve gradually because of the remaining sanctions and the slowly improving economy.
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Iran: We do not want nuclear weapons - The Washington Post

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Washington Post - 04.13.2012 Original article ›
Ali Akbar Salehi, Ali, Akbar, Salehi
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The Iranian view on the negotiations to resolve questions about Iran's nuclear program with the U.S. and European countries in Istanbul, Turkey. This view is from Ali Akbar Salehi, Foreign Minister of Iran.
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Iranian Hard-Liners Say Nuclear Accord Crosses Their Red Lines

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New York Times - 07.16.2015 Original article ›
Thomas Erdbrink, Thomas, Erdbrink

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