Hassan Rouhani
Iranian President Criticizes Iran's Free Speech Crackdown
After five journalists were arrested by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, the president is taking his own government to task.
Iran Broadcasts Footage of Underground Ballistic Missile Facility for the First Time
The display follows the launching of a precision-guided missile that Iran said it carried on Sunday — an act that US officials said appears to violate a ban on Iran conducting such tests.
Iran Nuclear Deal Survives Opposition, Wins Approval in Iranian Parliament
The vote cleared away one of the last hurdles for implementation of the deal, which mandates that Iran start rolling back its nuclear capabilities beginning October 18.
No One Knows What Washington Post Reporter Jason Rezaian Has Been Convicted of in Iran
Iran's Revolutionary Court has pronounced Jason Rezaian guilty — but the details of the verdict and the evidence against him are still shrouded in secrecy.
Iran's Supreme Leader Bans Further Negotiations with United States
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that the US is seeking to infiltrate and negatively influence Iran, contradicting statements made by Iran's president that the country would be willing to negotiate over regional issues.
Live Feed from the United Nations General Assembly
The day's speakers will include US President Barack Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
Iran Blasts Saudi 'Negligence' as Death Toll Rises to 769 in Hajj Stampede
Another 934 were injured in the incident on Thursday, and the Iranian government has announced that it has formed a committee to investigate it.
Iran Slams Saudi 'Incompetence' After Death of More Than 700 Pilgrims
Safety during hajj is politically sensitive for the Saudi Arabia's ruling Al Saud dynasty, since the ruling family presents itself internationally as the guardian of orthodox Islam.
Iran Is Ready to Talk About Syria — But It's Still Standing by Assad
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his country is willing to sit down with its rivals to discuss the crisis in Syria, but suggested Tehran would not debate the future of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad until peace is achieved.
Ever the Firebrand, Ahmadinejad Seems to Want to Mount a Comeback in Iran
Recently, the former Iranian president broke a two-year silence, calling on supporters to "begin working energetically in the provinces" and reminding them that "the US is our enemy.”
Everything You Need to Know About the Iran Nuclear Deal
After years of harsh sanctions and intense rhetoric, and 18 days of intense negotiation, Iran, the US, and five other countries just came to a historic agreement about the Middle Eastern country's nuclear program.
Will an End to Sanctions Open Iran for Business?
As diplomatic negotiators work to hammer out a deal on Iran's nuclear program, Iranian business elites have been meeting with foreign investors in anticipation of an agreement.