Topic: Bank Melli Iran
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Sarah Shourd bail set at $500k, family appeals to authorities
Sarah Shourd: In Washington, White House spokesman Tommy Vietor said the Obama administration is in close contact with the families of the detained hikers and the Swiss Embassy.
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What's known about Iran-linked Alavi Foundation?
First set up by the Shah of Iran in the 1970s, the Alavi Foundation's alleged links to Iran have been under the scrutiny of federal investigators for years.
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Alavi Foundation: Complaint comes at delicate time for US, Iran
The US government Thursday moved to seize the assets of the Alavi Foundation – including a New York skyscraper and four mosques. The Justice Department says the Alavi Foundation funnels money to the Iranian government for its nuclear program.
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Terrorism & Security
Geithner: Be vigiliant of terror financing risk from Iran banks
US Treasury secretary Geithner warned of illicit financing from Iranian banks. His statement comes the week after Iran appeared to be cooperating with Western nations to start monitoring its nuclear program.
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