Hassan Rouhani
Iran's Youngest Minister Fights to Lift Twitter Ban
"I have a Twitter account and I think it is a suitable tool for public diplomacy, connecting to people around the globe and voicing our ideas."
Iran: Moderate Rouhani Wins Election, Faces Pressure
Rouhani had a resounding win but angered hardliners with his comments during the campaign, and they are likely to create problems for him.
Iran's Rouhani in Trouble Before Elections Friday
A failed candidate's endorsement of a conservative cleric could hurt the sitting president in Friday's elections.
Rouhani's Car Pelted with Eggs at Mine Explosion Site
The industrial disaster in north-eastern Iran is the most deadly in the Islamic Republic for decades.
Iran's New Stealth Fighter Jet in Action But Not Flight
New footage emerged of Iran's Qaher F-33 stealth fighter jet, which Western critics said was further away from its first flight than Tehran claimed.
Iran Bars Ahmadinejad from Presidential Election
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei opposed the former president's bid.
U.S. to Impose New Sanctions on Iran for Missile Test
The United States is expected to impose sanctions on multiple Iranian entities as early as Friday following Tehran's recent ballistic missile test.
Renegotiating Nuclear Deal 'Meaningless' Says Iran
Under Iran's settlement with the United States, France, Germany, Britain, Russia and China, Tehran agreed to shrink its nuclear program to satisfy the powers that it could not be put to developing atomic bombs.
Iran Promises 'Firm Response' Over Sanctions Renewal
President Hassan Rouhani sees Congress's vote to extend the sanctions act for 10 years as a violation of the nuclear deal.
Putin Gives Russian Backing to Iran's Nuclear Programme
The Russian president is meeting his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani, next week.
Khamenei Keeps a Close Eye on Who Will Succeed Him
The recent Iranian elections changed the game. But the supreme leader remains firmly in control.
Iran Conservatives Downplay Election Results
The outcome was seen as a vote of confidence in President Hassan Rouhani's detente policy with the West, but critics accused reformists of overstating their victory.
Almost 200 Shiites Charged Over Zaria Clashes
Hundreds of Nigerian Shiites died in clashes with the Nigerian Army in December.
China: Iran's New Best Friend
China stands to gain from Iranian oil, and its influence in the country may help keep the peace.
UNESCO to Protest Iran's Holocaust Cartoon Contest
The cartoon contest, planned for June, will "incite hatred, racism, and discrimination," says UNESCO chief.
There Are No Iranian Moderates
Every administration since Carter has reached out to "reformists." In no case did they succeed.
Iran's President Rouhani in Italy to Boost Business
While in Paris, he will sign a contract to purchase 114 Airbus planes to add to Iran Air's fleet.
Obama Does an Arms for Hostages Deal—Just Like Reagan
Make no mistake: We negotiated with terrorists, and the terrorists won.
Are Moderates Really In Charge in Iran?
The release of ten US sailors by Iran has been greeted as a win for Rouhani.
Iran Expands Missile Program Despite Sanctions Threat
An escalating dispute between Iran and the U.S. centers on the types of missile that the Islamic Republic is allowed to develop.
The U.S. Cannot Influence Iran's Domestic Politics
Ever since 1979, US leaders have tried to influence factions of the Iranian government, with little success.
Rouhani's Iranian Recovery Is Crumbling
The president will be unable to deliver on a better life for most Iranians anytime soon. The knives are coming out.
The West Must Protect Iranian Dissidents From Attack
The Iranian president, visiting Italy and France, should be called out on his attacks on dissenters.
U.N. Investigators Urge Iran to Free Journalists
U.N. human rights investigators called on Iran to stop arresting, harassing and prosecuting journalists and other activists ahead of parliamentary elections in February.
What If Iran Misses the Deadline to Lift Sanctions?
Rouhani needs sanctions lifted quickly; Khamenei just ordered him to move slowly.
Iranian President and Parliament at Odds Over Nuke Deal
The agreement has invigorated the Iranian president's foes rather than strengthen his position.
What 'Axis of Evil'? Iran's President Makes Nice in New York
Nuclear deal in hand and boasting that Iran saved Baghdad from falling, Rouhani projects self-confidence.
Iran Blames Hajj Tragedy on Saudi 'Ineptitude'
President Rouhani suggests Saudi forces are too busy in Yemen to protect Hajj pilgrims.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Visit U.S.
President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu will discuss regional security issues.
Iran's Rouhani to Visit France in November: Report
Rouhani would be the first Iranian leader to visit France since 1999.