Hassan Rouhani

Israel will not be safe until it destroys the government of Iran

The impotent United States allowed North Korea to develop nuclear arms, and now Iran….which is why Israel must act alone and before it is too late. Opinion.

Iran:

Rouhani banned from running for elite assembly

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani banned from running in election for the body which appoints and can dismiss the supreme leader.

Has US policy turned around in the Gulf?

The Gulf countries are trying to counter Iran by teaming up with it, due to the weak, hesitant US stance against Iranian threats. Op-ed.

Labeling IRGC as a terrorist group - it is the EU and UK's turn

The European Parliament has done so, Biden realized that he cannot whitewash them and the rest of the world must follow suit. Op-ed.

80 days of protests in Iran and still no leader

There is no way diplomacy or dialogue works with Shia’ mullahs, so the rebels need a charismatic leader, but none has appeared. Op-ed.

Former Iranian President:

'I nearly met Trump in 2019'

Hassan Rouhani claims a meeting with Trump was scrapped because White House refused to hold off on publicizing the event.

The View from Dubai:

Mullahs and Taliban: confrontation or containment?

The Iranian regime feels powerless and is not able to protect Afghan Shiites as it has in neighboring states.What course will it take?Op-ed.

Rouhani: We didn't always tell the truth

Iran’s outgoing president admits his nation at times “did not tell part of the truth” to its people during his eight-year tenure.

Iran in no rush to reach nuclear agreement

Spokesman for Iran's outgoing government says they are not in a rush to push the negotiations to revive 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran: U.S. has agreed to remove nearly all sanctions

Iran announced the U.S. has agreed to lift all sanctions on its oil and shipping industries, days before Raisi takes office.

Rouhani: A return to the nuclear deal requires only 'will'

Iranian President says a breakthrough to revive the 2015 nuclear deal before he leaves office in August require a "will" beyond his power.

Rouhani calls for greater competition in election

Iranian President's call comes after several hopefuls were barred from running in next month's election.

Iran claims US agreed to lift sanctions

Iranian President Rouhani claims to have defeated COVID and sanctions, agreement with US close.

Rouhani: Soleimani's death was directed by the Zionists

Iranian President claims former President Donald Trump was “a mercenary of the Zionist regime”.

Iran's government to investigate leaked recordings of Zarif

President Hassan Rouhani orders probe to identify who leaked "stolen" three-hour recording of Foreign Minister.

Rouhani: We're not looking for a nuclear bomb

“If we want, we can enrich uranium to a level of 90%," Iranian president says.

Rouhani to Europe: Avoid threats in talks with Iran

Iran's President meets Irish Foreign Minister, says the best way to solve problems is negotiations based on mutual respect.

Irish Foreign Minister to meet Iranian President

Ireland’s Foreign Minister Simon Coveney to meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to discuss 2015 nuclear deal.

Macron: Iran must make gestures in order to renew nuclear talks

French President tells Iranian counterpart he is "deeply concerned" by Iran's violations of 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran's presidential elections in June- are the mullahs worried?

Not only Israel and the PA have elections soon, the president of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, has 6 months left in office and can't run again.Op-ed

Iran: We will not compromise on the nuclear deal

Iranian President says his country will not agree to comply with 2015 deal when the other parties do not meet their obligations.

Rouhani hails 'big victory' against US in UN top court

Iranian President applauds International Court of Justice ruling that it can hear Iran’s case against the US.

'Israel needs to understand that Trump isn't president anymore'

Iranian president mocks Israeli military's plans to confront Tehran as 'worthless', vows Iran won't hesitate to strike Israel.

Iranian president calls on Biden to return to nuclear deal

'The ball is in America's court,' says Rouhani. 'Rejoin the nuclear deal, and we'll respect our commitments again.'

The so-called Iranian revenge: What strategy?

The wide gap between the mullahs’ threats and the reality of their highly calculated behavior is a well thought-out strategy. Op-ed.

Rouhani: US demanding our vaccine transactions pass through them

Iranian President says Washington is demanding Iranian transactions for coronavirus vaccines pass through US banks.

Rouhani: Iran is very happy that 'terrorist' Trump is leaving

Iranian President welcomes looming departure from office of US President, says he is a "tyrant".

Rouhani: US sanctions making it hard to purchase vaccines

Iranian President blames US sanctions for making it difficult for his country to purchase medicine and health supplies from abroad.

The mullahs make a pitch to Biden

The mullahs are role-playing, contradicting each other, but actually putting the ball in Biden's court, with perfect timing. Op-ed.

Iranian President: We've made progress on nuclear program

Iranian President claims that significant progress has been made in uranium enrichment and the development of the nuclear program.

Iran: We will reply in 'timely, appropriate manner'

Iran's Rouhani vows retaliatory action against Israel: 'Iranian officials too brave and zealous to ignore this criminal act.'

Rouhani declares victory over the US

Iranian President says UN Security Council's rejection of US bid to reimpose sanctions on Iran is a victory.

Rouhani: US next leader will have to accept our demands

Iranian President: We are not a bargaining chip in US elections and domestic policy.

Iran: US faces defeat in trying to reimpose UN sanctions

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani claims the US won't succeed in its bid to reimpose UN sanctions.

'IAEA has important responsibility in keeping nuclear deal'

Iranian president hails agreement in which his country agreed to allow IAEA inspectors access to nuclear sites.

Rouhani hopes US fails to extend arms embargo

Iranian President: We have great hopes that America will realize its failure and see its isolation.

Rouhani: We're willing to talk US if it apologizes

Iranian President demands Washington apologize for exiting 2015 nuclear deal and compensate Tehran.

Rouhani urges UN to oppose extension of arms embargo

Iran's President warns against US "conspiracy" to extend the UN arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.

Rouhani calls on EU to act US sanctions

Iranian President tells Finnish counterpart that US is imposing "cruel" and "illegal" sanctions on his country.

Rouhani bans use of Israeli products

Iranian President issues implementation order of parliamentary legislation banning the use of any Israeli products in the country.

Rouhani: Lifting the arms embargo is an obvious right

Iranian President warns of unspecified steps Iran could take if the UN arms embargo is extended.

Rouhani: Iran won't start any war

Iranian President: Iran is closely watching and following Americans in the region, but will never initiate conflict.

Rouhani: Increase efforts to produce coronavirus vaccine

Iranian President calls on health institutions to step up efforts to produce a vaccine for the novel coronavirus.

Rouhani: Countries should pressure US to lift sanctions

Iranian President speaks to French counterpart, says friendly countries should pressure US to lift its "cruel and one-sided" sanctions.

Iran to gradually ease coronavirus restrictions

Iranian President announces the restrictions imposed on the public would be eased gradually in the coming weeks.

Rouhani deplores US sanctions

Iranian President: The Americans did not learn from this difficult situation and did not lift the illegal and cruel sanctions.

Rouhani: If the US wants to help, it should lift sanctions

Iranian President says Iran has no intention of accepting the United States’ offer of assistance to help it deal with coronavirus.

Rouhani: We'll never negotiate under pressure

Iranian President vows his administration will resist the US "maximum pressure" campaign.

Rouhani: Iranians have the right to choose

Iranian President again criticizes disqualification of thousands of candidates ahead of February 21 legislative polls.

Rouhani: Iran's 'democracy' is being threatened

Iranian President upset after thousands of candidates are disqualified weeks before elections.

Rouhani: We'll never seek nuclear weapons

Iranian President claims his country will never seek nuclear weapons, with or without a nuclear deal.

President Rouhani:

'We're enriching more uranium than before nuclear deal'

President Rouhani boasts that Iranian nuclear program has expanded, is now enriching more uranium than it was before 2015 nuclear deal.

Rouhani to Trump: Never threaten the Iranian nation

Iranian President fires back after Trump threatens to attack 52 Iranian sites.

Iran: We'll take revenge on 'murderers and criminals'

Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, promises 'extremely bitter' revenge on 'murders and criminals' who killed Revolutionary Guards leader.

Rouhani: Window on talks with US isn't closed

Iranian President says Tehran hasn’t closed window on talks with US, but again conditions them on withdrawal of sanctions.

Rouhani declares 'victory' after protests suppressed

Iranian President declares “victory” over foreign enemies whom he blames for wave of violent demonstrations over hike in fuel prices.

Iran:

President Rouhani: 'Protests and riots are two different things'

Warns protesters government has monitoring systems and cameras to identify cars and drivers if roads are blocked.

Rouhani: Iran has found new oil fields worth 53 million barrels

Iranian president announces discovery of new oil fields as Iran's oil exports plummet due to US sanctions.

Rouhani: Iran to begin expanded uranium enrichment Wednesday

Iranian president says Fordow nuclear facility will resume uranium enrichment work tomorrow, in violation of 2015 nuclear deal.

Rouhani: European plan not implemented because of Trump

Iranian President Trump thwarted European plan to bolster 2015 nuclear deal by threatening more sanctions.