Ebrahim Raisi

Gilad Erdan:

'Deny the Butcher of Tehran a place on the world stage'

Replying to the Iranian's statement that there were 'some signs' the Holocaust 'really happened,' PM Lapid simply wrote: 'Some signs'.

Raisi:

'It should be investigated if the Holocaust happened'

In interview with "60 Minutes", Iranian President refuses to acknowledge Holocaust happened.

Iran:

President orders probe into death of woman while in custody

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi orders probe in case of young woman who died after being arrested by the local “morality police”.

Iranian President:

'Israel can't hurt Iran, don't jeopardize your lives by trying'

President Ebrahim Raisi threatens Israel, says 'Zionist entity' has no ability to carry out attack on Iran.

Pompeo to Biden:

'Deny Iranian President a visa to enter the US'

Former Secretary of State: Biden allowing Iranians to come to New York City while actively engaged in efforts to kill Americans.

US orgs to Biden: Deny visas to 'brutal Iranian regime'

Eighteen prominent US orgs led by ZOA pen letter calling on President Biden to deny entry visas to Iranian president and his entourage.

A year into Raisi's rule: Has anything changed?

The hard-line cleric has been president for a year, after his major rivals were disqualified from the race.

Iranian President:

'Muslim nations deeply hate the usurping Zionist Regime'

Ebrahim Raisi meets Islamic Jihad leader, lashes out at Israel and expresses support for Palestinian Arab “resistance”.

Iran's President plans New York visit despite US sanctions

Ebrahim Raisi plans to travel to New York for UN General Assembly next month despite US sanctions against him.

Macron:

'Disappointed by lack of progress in Iranian nuclear talks'

Macron urges Ebrahim Raisi to go back to the implementation of Iran's commitments under 2015 nuclear agreement.

Russia, Turkey and Iran vow to 'eliminate terrorists' in Syria

Putin, Erdogan and Raisi reaffirm determination to continue their ongoing cooperation to eliminate terrorists in Syria.

Putin, Erdogan and Raisi to meet in Tehran

Iran will use its leverage to ask Putin to pressure the Americans for concessions in the nuclear deal.

Iranian President blasts latest US sanctions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi criticizes US for imposing new sanctions on petrochemical producers in the Islamic Republic.

Iran vows to avenge slain Quds Force officer

Iranian president says 'no doubt' his country will avenge death of slain Revolutionary Guard officer in Tehran.

'Iran will punish Israel's slightest provocation'

Iranian President Raisi warned that 'the huge power of our armed forces will not let you rest.'

Iranian President:

'We'll target Israel if it makes the tiniest move'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warns that his country is watching any move by Israel “closely.”

Iranian President to Putin:

'NATO's expansion a serious threat'

Ebrahim Raisi tells Putin that NATO's expansion is a "serious threat" to the region's security and stability.

Macron to Iranian counterpart: Agree to nuclear deal

French President calls on Iran to seize the opportunity to preserve nuclear deal and prevent crisis.

Iranian President:

'Deal is possible but sanctions must be truly lifted'

President Ebrahim Raisi says nuclear agreement is "at hand", but sanctions must be "truly lifted".

Iran celebrates 43rd anniversary of its revolution

Celebrations included chants against Israel and the USA, the burning of flags, and promises of a stronger stance in nuclear negotiations.

Macron to Iranian counterpart:

'Accelerate efforts to make progress in nuclear talks'

French President Macron speaks to Iranian counterpart Raisi, stresses need to accelerate nuclear talks.

Iranian President:

'Agreement with US possible if sanctions lifted'

Iranian President says an agreement with the US over 2015 nuclear deal is possible if sanctions on Iran are lifted.

Iranian president threatens Trump over Soleimani killing

Two years after Qassem Soleimani's death in drone strike, Iranian leader calls for revenge unless Trump faces a court for sentencing.

Iran's President: We're serious in nuclear talks

Ebrahim Raisi says the US should remove sanctions to show that it is serious about reaching an agreement as well.

Iranian President vows to get sanctions lifted

Ebrahim Raisi vows to tackle Iran's economic woes, says his government is working to lift the sanctions.

Iran's President: We're 'absolutely serious' about nuclear talks

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin ahead of resumption of nuclear talks on November 29.

Iran's President: US should lift the sanctions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says US should lift the sanctions on his country to prove it is serious about restarting nuclear talks.

''Butcher of Tehran' continues to fool intl. community'

Israel responds to speech by Iranian president at UN General Assembly. 'Intl. community must prevent any possibility of them getting nukes,'

Iranian Pres: Iran wants talks to remove US sanctions

Ebrahim Raisi tells UN Genral Assembly Islamic Republic wants to resume negotiations with goal of ending American sanctions.

'We're willing to negotiate, but not under pressure'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi: Iran ready to hold talks with world powers to revive 2015 nuclear deal but not under Western "pressure".

Suspects in 1994 AMIA bombing appointed to Iranian government

Iran’s new government appoints 2 suspected in 1994 bombing of Buenos Aires Jewish center.

Iran's parliament approves almost all of Raisi's cabinet

Lawmakers approved 18 out of 19 candidates put forward by new Iranian President for cabinet posts.

US: Protests against Iran's new president

Families of political prisoners murdered in 1988 railed against Raisi, who served on committee that passed out sentences against inmates.

GOP lawmakers blast EU for attendance at Raisi inauguration

Group of Republican lawmakers blast European Union for its decision to send senior official to the inauguration of Iran’s new president.

Swedish court case may implicate Raisi in human rights crimes

Sweden has universal jurisdiction for violations of int'l law. Hamid Nouri is in court for “murder crimes" in Iran. Will Raisi be next?Op-ed

Israeli leaders warn CIA chief Iranian president is 'deranged'

PM Bennett and other senior officials met CIA director Burns and warned him of Raisi's mental issues.

Iran's new President invited to regional summit in Baghdad

Iraq invites Ebrahim Raisi to regional summit. Turkey's President and Saudi Arabia's King have also been invited.

Iran's President to Macron: Help secure Iran's 'rights'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks to French President Emmanuel Macron, asks him to help secure Iran's “rights” in nuclear talks.

Biden's hope of renewed Iran nuclear deal gives way to tensions

Slow pace of talks between the WH and Iran about reentering the nuclear deal and recent tensions point to a possible change in US strategy.

EU lawmakers protest EU policy toward Iran

Signatories protest EU's lukewarm condemnation of Iranian terrorism, sending of senior EU official to inauguration of "Hangman of Tehran."

Raisi names head of blacklisted group as vice president

Iran's new President names chairman of powerful state-owned foundation sanctioned by US as his first vice-president.

Why did world leaders attend the inauguration of Iran’s president?

A regime that makes noise about how many foreign leaders attend an inauguration, sure is quiet about how many citizens it has murdered.Op-ed

Iran's new President meets Hamas delegation

Ebrahim Raisi assures Hamas delegation that Iran will keep supporting Hamas.

US urges Iranian President to resume nuclear talks

US urges Ebrahim Raisi to return to talks on both nations resuming compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Hardliner Ebrahim Raisi sworn in as president of Iran

New Iranian president vows an end to 'illegal' American sanctions on Iran at inauguration ceremony.

Iran's new president vows more talks, harsher stance on Israel

Hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi promised Iran would work to get rid of "tyrannical" sanctions imposed by the United States.

Israel blasts EU for sending official to Raisi's inauguration

Israel lambasts the EU sending senior official and Iran Talks coordinator Enrique Mora to Raisi's inauguration this week.

Iran: Nuclear talks will continue after Raisi takes office

Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iran's policy on a return to 2015 deal will not change under the new administration.

Iran won't resume nuclear talks until Raisi takes over

Diplomatic source: Iran not prepared to resume negotiations on 2015 nuclear deal until Ebrahim Raisi's administration has begun.

On two ruthless judges-Iran's Raisi and the Reich's Freisler

Raisi is eerily similar to a Nazi judge named Freisler,who ruthlessly served the Fuehrer as he does Supreme Leader Khamenei.Op-ed.

UN investigator calls for probe of Iranian President-elect

UN investigator on human rights in Iran calls for independent inquiry into allegations of state-ordered executions by Ebrahim Raisi.

Iran’s President-elect promises rapid vaccination

Ebrahim Raisi vows his government will start rapid COVID-19 vaccinations in the country.

Bashing Israel and keeping silent on Iran’s Raisi's torture

Even pregnant women were not exempt from Raisi's torturre chambers, but woke Westerners have not shown any interest. Op-ed.

Pompeo:

'Iran's new president has blood on his hands, don't engage him'

'Ebrahim Raisi has the blood of thousands on his hands, he isn't someone we should be talking to,' says Mike Pompeo.

White House: Biden has no plans to meet Iran's new president

White House press secretary clarifies Biden currently has no plans to meet with Ebrahim Raisi.

Iran's new president: I won't meet with Biden

'I am a defender of human rights, not a butcher.' New hardline Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi rules out meeting with President Biden.

US: Iranians were denied a free and fair electoral process

State Department says indirect talks with Iran will continue despite Iranians not getting a "free and fair electoral process".