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Iran could be ramping up a fake news campaign
by
Scott Tong
Jan 8, 2020
Iran's had a history of cyber propaganda meant to rally support in the Middle East.
How an Iranian cyberattack might start
by
Scott Tong
Jan 8, 2020
One way Iran could find its way into corporate networks is through individual employees.
Iran's painful economic reality
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Jan 6, 2020
A George Washington University professor emeritus explains the consequences of 40 years of sanctions.
After the U.S. attack in Iraq, how high will oil go?
by
Scott Tong
Jan 3, 2020
Some analysts say Iran’s most likely initial target for retaliation? Oil facilities in Iraq.
Will oil price spike lead to higher prices at the pump?
Sep 16, 2019
A look at what a drone strike on oil reserves in Saudi Arabia could mean for consumers.
Iran sanctions: What will become of oil prices?
by
Scott Tong
Apr 22, 2019
Traders are concerned about supply.
Iran hackers hunt nuclear workers, US targets
Dec 13, 2018
The AP drew on data gathered by the London-based cybersecurity group Certfa.
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EU moves to shield companies that trade with Iran from U.S. sanctions
Dec 6, 2018
A new electronic money-transfer system intends to "create some economic independence for European companies," one expert says.
Oil prices might finally be perking up after a long tumble
by
Jed Kim
Nov 12, 2018
Analysts didn’t anticipate the convergence of factors driving oil prices down. A record production of U.S. crude combined with increased pumping globally have created an unexpected surplus. Combine that with slowing global demand and President Donald Trump easing sanctions on Iran, and oil prices are in a slump. What will it take for OPEC to […]
Iranians struggle under weight of sanctions, drought
by
Anu Anand
Aug 29, 2018
Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urges government to work "day and night" on economic problems.