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Global oil prices fall ahead of Iran talks
Nov 20, 2013
Resumption of exports from Libya, rising U.S. stockpiles, and the Iran talks are driving down oil prices.
Iran returns to the bargaining table
Nov 20, 2013
The economic sanctions against Iran could be eased or toughened quite quickly.
Despite sanctions, Iran's Ayatollah amasses wealth
by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 13, 2013
An investigative report into the assets of Ayatollah Khamenei of Iran suggests shady dealings and land thefts.
Lifting Iran sanctions would be complicated
Nov 8, 2013
Secretary of State John Kerry and others are discussing lifting some sanctions against Iran.
Kerry makes unplanned trip to Geneva for Iran negotiations
Nov 8, 2013
On his way back from Israel, Secretary of State John Kerry is stopping in Geneva for negotiations with Iran. At issue are Iran's nuclear program and economic sanctions.
Iran's new president tries to reset relations with the US
Oct 21, 2013
U.S. and Iran relations could be summed up in one sentence: You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.
A look at what happens to seized Iranian assets
by
Noel King
Sep 24, 2013
Iran's foreign minister and Secretary of State John Kerry plan to meet at the U.N. General Assembly.
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Google warns of Iranian government spy campaign
by
Molly Wood
Jun 14, 2013
Google says it has found evidence the Iranian government is spying on its citizens. The tech giant suspects the Iranian government is trying to head off any political unrest by looking at citizens' email correspondence.
Economy takes center stage in Iran election
by
Saeed Barzin
Jun 14, 2013
Iran’s economy is likely to be a major election issue, as the country faces crippling international sanctions, 30 percent unemployment, and soaring inflation.
New sanctions on Iran target currency, car industry
by
Kasra Naji
Jun 4, 2013
There will be new penalties for financial institutions that deal in Iranian currency, which should cause the rial to devalue further. But new sanctions on the country's car industry could be felt more acutely.