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News and updates about Hassan Rouhani

Report: Trump, Rouhani agreed to French plan

Iranian president agrees to, then backs out of, agreement with US brokered by French president at the UN.

Report: Trump, Rouhani agreed to French plan

Will US sanctions be removed in exchange for talks?

Iranian Pres. Rouhani claims US offered to remove all sanctions in exchange for talks.

Will US sanctions be removed in exchange for talks?

Rouhani: Talks with US possible if nuclear deal is implemented

Iranian President: We can discuss other issues with the US providing the 2015 nuclear deal is fully implemented.

Rouhani: Talks with US possible if nuclear deal is implemented

Rouhani: Israel supports ISIS

Iranian President claims Israel supports jihadist organization and treats its fighters in its hospitals.

Rouhani: Israel supports ISIS

Rouhani: The US is the key supporter of terrorism

Iranian President claims Trump is misguided in his criticism of Iran, says terrorism has expanded wherever the US has gone.

Rouhani: The US is the key supporter of terrorism

Will Iran present its own Middle East peace plan?

Iran's Pres. Rouhani 'willing to forgive' other countries' mistakes, warns that foreign armies should remove themselves from his area.

Will Iran present its own Middle East peace plan?

France: Trump-Rouhani meeting not a priority

French Foreign Minister says his country’s main aim at UN General Assembly is to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran.

France: Trump-Rouhani meeting not a priority

US issues visas to Iranian leaders for UN General Assembly

United States issues visas allowing Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to travel to New York.

US issues visas to Iranian leaders for UN General Assembly

Trump: I'd give Iranian leaders visas to attend UNGA

US President says if it were up to him, Iranian President and Foreign Minister would be granted visas to attend UN General Assembly.

Trump: I'd give Iranian leaders visas to attend UNGA

US delaying visas of Iranian officials

Iranian officials may skip UN General Assembly if visas are not issued in time, Iranian news agency says.

US delaying visas of Iranian officials

Trump: I'd prefer not to meet Rouhani

US President says he would prefer not to meet Iranian President at UN General Assembly.

Trump: I'd prefer not to meet Rouhani

'Israel's attacks increase tension'

Iranian President criticizes Israel, says it must bear responsibility for attacks in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.

'Israel's attacks increase tension'

Iran says no to Trump-Rouhani meeting at UN

Tehran rules out meeting between Iranian president and Donald Trump at sidelines of UN General Assembly opening this month.

Iran says no to Trump-Rouhani meeting at UN

Trump: Meeting Rouhani with no conditions? Fake news

US President rejects reports he is willing to meet his Iranian counterpart with no preconditions.

Trump: Meeting Rouhani with no conditions? Fake news

US: No plans for Trump-Rouhani meeting

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says no meeting between US, Iranian presidents scheduled despite Trump's openness to a meeting.

US: No plans for Trump-Rouhani meeting

Netanyahu: Trump will continue powerful sanctions on Iran

PM says he believes Trump will maintain a tough stance against Iran even after firing Bolton and possibly meeting with Rouhani.

Netanyahu: Trump will continue powerful sanctions on Iran

Pompeo: Trump prepared to meet Rouhani with no preconditions

Secretary of State: Trump could meet Iranian President with no preconditions, we're maintaining the pressure on Iran.

Pompeo: Trump prepared to meet Rouhani with no preconditions

Netanyahu:

'I'm not telling Trump who to meet and where'

PM on the possibility of a future meeting between Trump and Rouhani: I am confident that Trump will bring a more assertive approach.

'I'm not telling Trump who to meet and where'

Rouhani: Iran will develop centrifuges

Iranian president says next step in reducing Iranian commitment to nuclear deal will be taken on Friday.

Rouhani: Iran will develop centrifuges

Rouhani warns: We'll take another nuclear step

Iranian President tells French counterpart Iran will take the next step in reducing its nuclear commitments.

Rouhani warns: We'll take another nuclear step

Bolton: Trump not planning to change stance on Iran

National Security Adviser makes clear that Trump's willingness to talk to Iranian President doesn't imply his position is changing.

Bolton: Trump not planning to change stance on Iran

Iran: No talks with Trump until all sanctions lifted

Iranian president rejects Trump's claim there is a 'very good chance' the two will meet, ruling out any talks until sanctions lifted.

Iran: No talks with Trump until all sanctions lifted

Trump: Good chance I'll meet Iranian president

US President at G7 summit says meeting with Iranian president possible.

Trump: Good chance I'll meet Iranian president

Rouhani warns Israel against involvement in Gulf

Iranian President says Israel is the main source of terrorism and war in the region.

Rouhani warns Israel against involvement in Gulf

Rouhani: 'War with Iran will be the mother of all wars'

Iranian president says that if the United States wants to have negotiations with Iran then it must lift all sanctions.

Rouhani: 'War with Iran will be the mother of all wars'

Rouhani: Sanctions on Iranian FM show US 'afraid' of him

Iranian president slams US for imposing sanctions on Mohammad Javad Zarif. "No better way to describe it but childish."

Rouhani: Sanctions on Iranian FM show US 'afraid' of him

Rouhani hints tanker swap with Britain is possible

Iranian President signals his country might be willing to release British-flagged oil tanker if Britain releases a detained Iranian tanker.

Rouhani hints tanker swap with Britain is possible

Rouhani: Iran determined to save nuclear deal

Iranian President tells French counterpart he is determined to leave all doors open to save 2015 agreement.

Rouhani: Iran determined to save nuclear deal

Rouhani places conditions on talks with US

Iranian President says he is ready to hold talks with US if it lifts sanctions and returns to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Rouhani places conditions on talks with US

Trump to Iran: Be careful with the threats

Trump warns Iran after it says it will end all limitations on uranium enrichment if its demands are not met.

Trump to Iran: Be careful with the threats

Iran threatens end to limits on uranium enrichment

President Rouhani issues ultimatum to European Union, vows to increase uranium enrichment within days if demands not met.

Iran threatens end to limits on uranium enrichment

Rouhani: We're not looking for war with America

Iranian President says his country is not looking for war with US but will retaliate if its territorial space is violated.

Rouhani: We're not looking for war with America

Rouhani: US should 'return to normal state'

Iranian President responds to Pompeo who called on Iran to behave like "a normal nation".

Rouhani: US should 'return to normal state'

Rouhani: We're willing to talk if US 'shows respect'

Iranian President suggests Iran willing to talk with US, but will not be pressured into negotiations.

Rouhani: We're willing to talk if US 'shows respect'

Iranian President suggests referendum over nuclear program

Hassan Rouhani suggests the country could hold a referendum over its nuclear program amid unraveling deal with world powers.

Iranian President suggests referendum over nuclear program

Rouhani: We won't surrender, even if we're bombed

Iranian President stresses his country will not surrender to US pressure and will not abandon its goals.

Rouhani: We won't surrender, even if we're bombed

Rouhani: Our choice today is resistance

Iranian President says he favors talks and diplomacy but not under current conditions.

Rouhani: Our choice today is resistance

Rouhani calls for unity to deal with US pressure

Iranian President: The pressures by enemies is unprecedented but we can move past these difficult conditions provided that we are united.

Rouhani calls for unity to deal with US pressure

'Iran will make US regret its decision to sanction us'

Iranian president demands US drop sanctions 'and apologize' - vows to make America 'regret' sanctions on Islamic republic.

'Iran will make US regret its decision to sanction us'

Rouhani urges Mideast states to 'drive back Zionism'

Iran president addresses ME countries. 'If we have a problem in the region today, its roots are either with Zionism or America's arrogance.'

Rouhani urges Mideast states to 'drive back Zionism'

Rouhani: If the US threatens us, we'll make advanced centrifuges

Iran's Pres. Rouhani promises to 'mass produce' centrifuges if US continues 'pressure.'

Rouhani: If the US threatens us, we'll make advanced centrifuges

Iranian President accuses Trump of 'colonialism'

Hassan Rouhani accuses US President of "colonialism" following his recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Iranian President accuses Trump of 'colonialism'

Iran to sue US individuals involved in sanctions

President Rouhani says Tehran preparing lawsuit against US individuals involved with economic sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic.

Iran to sue US individuals involved in sanctions

Iranian president refuses foreign minister's resignation

Rouhani refuses to accept resignation of Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif' as economy shaken by the resignation.

Iranian president refuses foreign minister's resignation

Rouhani: US sanctions 'a terrorist act'

Iranian President again criticizes US sanctions against his country, says they amount to "a terrorist act".

Rouhani: US sanctions 'a terrorist act'

Rouhani: US sanctions are 'economic war'

Iranian President describes US sanctions imposed on Iran as an economic war.

Rouhani: US sanctions are 'economic war'

Russia, Turkey and Iran hail US withdrawal from Syria

Putin, Erdogan and Rouhani say US withdrawal from Syria is a positive step that would help stabilize the situation.

Russia, Turkey and Iran hail US withdrawal from Syria

Rouhani: We will not surrender to the enemy

Iranian President says Iran will stand firm in the face of US pressure.

Rouhani: We will not surrender to the enemy

Iranian President supports Venezuela's Maduro

Hassan Rouhani says US intervention in Venezuela’s internal affairs is “very ugly.”

Iranian President supports Venezuela's Maduro

Rouhani: We're facing unprecedented pressure

Iranian president admits Iran "facing the biggest pressure and economic sanctions in the past 40 years."

Rouhani: We're facing unprecedented pressure

Rouhani: New satellite launch in a few months

Following failed attempt to launch satellite, Iranian president says the next one is coming.

Rouhani: New satellite launch in a few months

Rouhani: The jihad of the Palestinians must continue

Iranian President meets Islamic Jihad leader, says "fighting the Zionist regime" is the only way for Palestinians to gain rights.

Rouhani: The jihad of the Palestinians must continue

Rouhani: US won't bring us down to our knees

Iranian President unveils tough new budget in wake of US sanctions, but vows US will be defeated.

Rouhani: US won't bring us down to our knees

Rouhani and Erdogan meet following US decision on Syria

Iranian and Turkish leaders meet in Ankara following Trump's decision to pull US troops out of Syria.

Rouhani and Erdogan meet following US decision on Syria

Rouhani: US sanctions are 'economic terrorism'

Iranian President blasts US sanctions against his country, says they are designed to create panic.

Rouhani: US sanctions are 'economic terrorism'

Rouhani: If we can't export oil, no one will

Iranian President appears to threaten to disrupt other countries’ oil shipments through the Gulf.

Rouhani: If we can't export oil, no one will

Canada condemns Iranian President's anti-Israel remarks

"Canada’s commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering," says Canadian Foreign Ministry in response to Rouhani.

Canada condemns Iranian President's anti-Israel remarks

Germany: Israel's right to exist is non-negotiable

German Foreign Ministry condemns Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who called Israel a "cancerous tumor".

Germany: Israel's right to exist is non-negotiable

Greenblatt condemns Rouhani's anti-Israel comments

US Special Representative for International Negotiations blasts Iranian President who called Israel a "cancerous tumor".

Greenblatt condemns Rouhani's anti-Israel comments

ANALYSIS: How Iran is preparing for the annihilation of Israel

The Iranians no longer hide what is their plan for the Middle East and Israel in particular.

ANALYSIS: How Iran is preparing for the annihilation of  Israel