Hassan Rouhani
Iran's Missile Tests May Not Violate the Nuke Deal, But May Be Still Breaking Rules
Iranian TV aired footage of missiles launches on Tuesday, drawing criticism from US lawmakers and officials. While the tests may violate some UN and US sanctions, they don't appear to breach last summer's nuclear agreement.
'It's Time to Open a New Chapter': Reformists Dominate Pivotal Election in Iran
Early results indicate that President Hassan Rouhani and his reformist allies have made significant gains, an outcome that could speed up the country’s emergence from isolation.
Three GOP Congressman Are Trolling Iran, Asking if They Can Be Election Monitors
Reps. Mike Pompeo, Lee Zeldin, and Frank LoBiondo — all opponents of the recent Iran nuclear deal — formally requested visas to visit the country.
Canada Wants to Make Nice With Iran, But There’s One Problem: It Sold All Tehran’s Stuff
Ottawa plundered Iran's bank accounts and sold its property to give to the victims of terrorism. How's it going to explain that to the Ayatollah?
Iran Rounds Up 100 Suspects Accused of Torching Saudi Embassy and Consulate
Angry mobs ransacked and set fire to the Saudi embassy in Tehran and and a consulate in the city of Mashhad after the execution of a prominent Shiite cleric.
Iran's President Is in Europe to Sign Some Million-Dollar Deals, Despite Rights Concerns
A week after sanctions were lifted against Iran, President Hassan Rouhani is hoping European nations will close their eyes to his country's human rights record in favor of making money.
First Sanctions to Be Lifted After Inspectors Confirm Iran Kept Its Nuclear Promises
The International Atomic Energy Agency signaled to the world that Iran has earned relief from crippling economic sanctions by rolling back its nuclear capabilities.
The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Just Toured an Underground Bunker Filled With Missiles
The video is the latest sign that, despite the signing of a landmark nuclear deal between Iran and world powers last summer, the conventional arms race in the Middle East is continuing at pace.
Air Pollution Is Causing Iran to Cancel Soccer Games and Keep Kids Home From School
Tehran's air quality index hovered around 159 on Wednesday — more than three times the World Health Organization's advised maximum. As politicians bicker about the crisis, everyday Iranians are struggling to breath.
This Was the Year That Iran Finally Started to Come in From the Cold
After Iran reached a deal with world powers over its nuclear program, the Islamic Republic and foreign diplomats have continued to work together — with much mutual apprehension — to sort out their geopolitical differences.
The French Won’t Dine with Iran Unless Wine Is Involved
According to French-based RTL Radio, President Rouhani insisted that the formal meal with Hollande could not include any wine or non-halal meat. Hollande evidently declared that that would not constitute a real meal in France.
France Won't Dine With Iran Unless Wine Is Served
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's trip to Europe next week is already off to a rocky start after a very public dispute over the type of beverage to be served at a state dinner hosted by the French president.