Hassan Rouhani
News and updates about Hassan Rouhani

Nuclear Deterrence is a Deadly Game

Rouhani: You Can't Stabilize the Middle East Without Us
Iran's president suggests that reaching a nuclear deal with his country could have an effect on all the issues troubling the Middle East.

Rouhani to the West: Seize the Opportunity - Make a Deal
Iran’s President calls on world powers to “seize the opportunity” of a landmark nuclear deal with his country.

Iran's Rouhani Attacks 'Hypocritical' Nuclear Powers
Iranian President launches fiery tirade against US, Israel and other nuclear powers, insists Iran not developing atom bomb.

Memorial Brings Recognition to Iran's Jewish 'Martyrs'
Special memorial erected in Tehran's Jewish cemetery highlights different perceptions of 'Jews' and 'Zionists' in Iran, locals say.

Top Iranian Official: Obama Begs to Meet Rouhani
Khamenei office official boasts that Obama is 'knocking on every door' just to meet Hassan Rouhani, and that it 'demonstrates strength.'

Rouhani Hails Extension of Talks as 'Victory'
"We will never compromise on Iran's nuclear rights", declares Iranian President after talks with powers are extended.

Iranian Nobel Laureate: Rouhani is Just as Bad As Ahmadinejad
Shirin Ebadi says the human rights situation has not improved under Rouhani but, in fact, is in some cases even worse.

UN Concerned Over Continued Executions in Iran
UN's rapporteur for Iran says there is a surge of executions in the country, even under "reformist" Rouhani.

Nuclear Deal is 'Certain', Says Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says a nuclear deal with the West is bound to happen and can be achieved by November 24 deadline.

Obama, Putin & Rouhani Can Do a Deal On Destroying ISIL

Twitter CEO Calls Rouhani Out on Social Media Ban
Rouhani's tweets on UN trolled by CEO Dick Costolo, who asks when the Iranian people will get to use the popular site.

Iranian President Rouhani Uses Racist Phrase at UN
Hassan Rouhani saved by quick-thinking translator, after using racist word for black people in General Assembly speech.

Cameron and Rouhani Hold First Meeting Since 1979
British PM holds with Iran’s President at the United Nations, the first meeting between the countries’ leaders since Islamic Revolution.

Rouhani: Airstrikes Against IS in Syria Are Illegal
Iran’s President says airstrikes by the U.S. and a group of allies against Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria are illegal.

Rouhani: IS Wants to 'Kill Humanity'
Iran's President denounces the Islamic State's savagery, but also brands the U.S.-led coalition as "ridiculous."

'Moderate' Rouhani Says Hamas 'Victory' is Thanks to Iran
Amid final round of nuclear negotiations, Iranian president brags of providing weapons to terror group fighting Israel.

UN’s Iran Probe Talks Stalled Yet Again
Investigators not much further than where they started a decade ago, US hopes of reaching deal with Tehran by November are diminishing.

Rouhani: We'll Reject Any Restraints on Our Nuclear Program
Iran’s President clarifies he country will reject any restraints on its nuclear operations.

Rouhani Says His Critics Should 'Go to Hell'
Iranian President suggests that hard-liners opposed to making a deal with the West should go "to hell."

Iran Accuses Israel of 'Genocide' in Gaza
Hassan Rouhani condemns 'massacre' in Gaza Monday - despite the fact that Tehran provides Hamas with the rockets causing the conflict.

Hamas Calls on Iran to Join the 'Struggle' Against Israel
Khaled Mashaal writes Rouhani in light of Operation Brother's Keeper, asks for help 'to end the aggression.'

Rouhani: We'll Do Our Best to Secure a Nuclear Deal
"Iran is ready to sit at the negotiating table," says President Hassan Rouhani amid ongoing nuclear talks.

Rouhani Visits Turkey to Boost Ties
Iran’s President becomes the first Iranian leader to visit Turkey in more than 18 years.

'Happy' Iranians Forced to 'Repent' on National TV
Six youth report abuse in jail with women forced to strip for female officers; humiliated in national 'confession' before police chief.

Rouhani: Nuclear Deal will Be Good for All
Iran’s President remains hopeful of a comprehensive agreement with world powers.

Iran Cuts Gas Subsidies, Hikes Prices By 75%
Move to save failing economy amid nuclear negotiations will be hard-received, as nearly a quarter of Iranians are unemployed.

Rouhani Criticized For Wife's 'Lavish Ball' Hypocrisy
Rouhani slammed by parliament members for 'preaching austerity' while having wife throw Women's Day party in palace on public funds.

Women's Day Highlights Conflicting Stances in Iran
Is gender equality in Iran an issue or not? That depends on who you ask.

Rouhani Claims Iran 'Not After War' - on National Army Day
'Moderate' President Hassan Rouhani claims Iran is not looking for war, but rather for talks - but warns that it will 'resist invasion.'

U.S. Dissatisfied with Iran's Hostage Taker Ambassador
Obama administration says Iran's nomination of a former hostage-taker as its ambassador to the United Nations is "extremely troubling".

Ex-Hostage Taker will be Iran's UN Envoy
Hamid Aboutalebi was a member of the group that held 52 Americans hostage in Tehran for 444 days, in 1979.

Ayatollah Khamenei 'Unsure' if Holocaust Happened
Iranian Supreme Leader claims Holocaust denial 'part of Iranian culture,' slams criminalizing it as 'violation of free speech.'

Rouhani Not Living Up to His Promises, Says UN Chief
UN Secretary-General says that Iran's President has failed to fulfill his promises to allow greater freedom of expression.

Israel will Complain About Iran To Security Council
Foreign Ministry statement notes Iran missile smuggling breaches UN resolutions, warns it will take action.

Iranian Minister: We Won't be Able to Ban Facebook Forever
Iran’s Culture Minister admits his country will not be able to forever ban popular websites.

Rouhani: There's No Evidence We Seek Nuclear Weapons
Iran’s President says that the UN's atomic watchdog has found no evidence of military objectives in Iran's nuclear drive.

Rouhani: We Don't Want Nukes, It's a Principle
Iran’s President claims his country has decided not to develop nuclear weapons out of principle.

Iranian Official: 'We are Preparing to Liberate Jerusalem'
Militia carries out exercise to prepare for invasion of Holy City. General: the Islamic world is waiting for Tehran to call them to battle.

Iranian Foreign Minister Under Fire for Acknowledging Holocaust
Foreign Minister Javad Zarif summoned to parliamentary session over acknowledging that Holocaust was 'a horrifying tragedy.'

Rouhani: Iran Determined to Reach Final Deal with West
Iran’s President says Tehran is determined to reach a “comprehensive and final” agreement with the six major world powers.

Obama is Burnishing His Legacy

Rouhani: Jerusalem Should be Liberated from Israel
Jerusalem should “be liberated from the yoke of Israel,” says Rouhani at meeting with the speaker of the PA parliament.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Chief Warns Attack is 'Imminent'
Iranian military commander warns of attack on nuclear facilities, but says ‘enemy’ won’t dare ground invasion.

Iran: Israel is a 'Cancerous Tumor', Must be Removed
35th anniversary of Islamic Revolution sees typically belligerent rhetoric - and double-talk.

Liberman: 'Iran Threatens World Behind Mask of Smiles'
Liberman responds to Iran missile tests, Islamic Revolution parades and 'death to Israel' chants before trip to France.

Iran Hangs Arab Poet As 'Enemy of G-d'
Ethnic-Arab Iranian who spoke against mistreatment of local Arabs executed for 'waging war on G-d,' spreading 'corruption on earth.'

Rouhani Donates Money to Jewish Hospital
Iranian President donates $170,000 to the country's only Jewish hospital, his second such gesture since taking office.

Rouhani: We're Ready for Final Nuclear Talks
Permanent nuclear agreement is possible if the West is "honest and serious", says Iranian President.

Turkey-Iran Alliance Looming?
Turkish PM visits Iran to establish council of cooperation, as interim agreement eases sanctions on Iran's nuclear program.

Netanyahu: World Wising Up to Iran
Prime Minister says there is 'greater sharpness and greater clarity' regarding Rouhani's 'contradictory and mendacious messages.'

Rouhani: Israel Would be 'Crazy' to Attack
Israel will not dare attack Iran, because it knows what the consequences will be, said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a CNN interview

PM: Deal With Iran on Nukes is 'Impossible'
Any long-term deal with Iran on its nuclear program is doomed to failure, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Sunday

Rouhani: Israel Will be Sorry if It Attacks Iran
If Israel attacks Iran's nuclear facilities, "our response will make them rue the day," says Iranian President in CNN interview.

'Empty Words'
Israeli Leaders Dismiss Rouhani's Smooth-Talking at Davos
Iranian leader Hassan Rounahi talks a good game, President Shimon Peres said, but urged world leaders not to be fooled.

Rouhani: We Can be Friends with the Americans
Iranian President says the enmity with the United States can turn into friendship if both sides make an effort.

Rouhani Arrives At World Economic Forum
After getting US to lift sanctions, Iranian president shows up in Davos to try and find investors.

Rouhani: World 'Surrendered' to Iran in Nuclear Deal
Iranian President boasts that world powers effectively "surrendered" to Tehran with the newly struck nuclear deal.

Rouhani: Syria Talks will Fail if Iran Doesn't Attend
Rouhani tells Putin that "Geneva 2" conference will fail if Tehran does not participate.
