Hassan Rouhani

Report: UNESCO to condemn Iran Holocaust denial contest

Haaretz report that UNESCO chief will raise the issue of Iran's anti-Holocaust cartoon contest in meeting with Rouhani.

Iran and Italy sign business agreements

Italian Prime Minister hails agreements with Iran, saying they are "just the beginning".

Rouhani schedules European victory lap

Iranian president will visit Europe next week, for first time since EU lifted sanctions against his country.

Rouhani: Only the 'Zionists' are against the nuclear deal

Iran’s President hails the lifting of the sanctions on his country, lashes out at opponents of the deal - including Israel.

Rouhani hits back at Obama, expands missile program

Day after report of new sanctions on ballistic missile program, Iranian president orders to expand program in UN sanction breach.

Rouhani: Syria's destruction pleases only Israel

Iranian President accuses Saudi Arabia of promoting poverty and terrorism in the Middle East.

Iran's Rouhani to meet the pope next month

Rouhani and Pope Francis set to hobnob in late January, in Iranian president's first visit to the Vatican.

Rouhani: Trump's comments are 'hypocritical'

Iranian President dismisses Trump's comments, says they are hypocritical because the Americans themselves support terrorism.

Iran threatens to end nuclear deal

Rouhani warns that if US imposes any new non-nuclear sanctions, Iran will 'fail to comply' with obligations of deal; demands US 'apology.'

Rouhani: Israel is 'illegitimate'

Iranian President tells French television his country considers Israel illegitimate and believes in a "one-state solution".

Iran stops dismantling centrifuges, despite nuclear deal

Iran stops dismantling centrifuges in Natanz and Fordow due to complaints by hardliners.

Rouhani speaks out against arrests of journalists

Iran's president criticizes arrests of journalists, which he himself had promised to stop before election.

Iranian MPs: No nuclear deal until sanctions fully lifted

Iranian parliament sends strong letter to President Hassan Rouhani, demanding Iran breach agreements reached with P5+1.

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Amb. Richardson: 'Assad Is the Problem, Not the Solution'

Ex-UN ambassador and lifelong Democrat tells Arutz Sheva that unless Assad goes, 'there’s not going to be peace in Syria.'

Iran Calls for United Front... Against Terror

Islamic Republic with numerous terror proxies promotes 'democracy' and war on terror at UNGA.

Rouhani: Iran Ready for Prison Swap with Americans

Iranian President expresses willingness to work to free three Americans from Iranian prisons.

Rouhani Ready to Discuss 'Plan of Action' for Syria

Iranian President says he is ready to discuss plan of action for Syria's post-war future.

Iranian-American Scholars: Rouhani on Political Execution Spree

Rouhani’s regime has engaged in what Amnesty International has described it as a 'staggering spree' of unjustified executions.

Watch: Haunting Video Shows Darker Side of 'Moderate' Rouhani

In powerful video, Iranian human rights group shows how behind his image as a 'moderate' lies a darker side to Iran's president.

Rouhani: Conditions 'Ripe' for Implementation of Nuclear Deal

Iranian President says nuclear deal could be implemented later this year, adds deal is a test for relations with America.

No Plans for Obama and Rouhani to Meet at UN

White House says President Obama has no plans to meet Iranian counterpart during the UN General Assembly.

Iran: We'll Protect Against Mideast Terror

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hawks Iran's army as best defense against 'terrorism,' despite arming Hezbollah, Hamas.

Rouhani: Iranians Support the Nuclear Deal

Iranian President says America is distrusted in his country but the nuclear deal will help mend ties.

Rouhani: Don't Take 'Death to America' Chants Personally

Iran's President says that when his countrymen call for the end of America, they are referring to the past.

Rouhani to Make Historic Visit to France

Thanks to nuclear deal Rouhani to become first Iranian president to visit France since 1999, with political defusing of Syria on the agenda.

'Shana Tova', Tweets Iranian President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani takes to Twitter to wish Jews a Happy New Year.

Rouhani Says Democracy 'Not a Priority' in Syria

At a news conference with visiting Austrian President, Iranian President dismisses calls for reform, Assad's ouster.

Rouhani: Europe Has 'Historic Duty' to Help Migrants

Iran's President calls on European countries to fulfill their "historic duty" to do more to shelter migrants arriving at its borders.

Iran Deal – Not The Bomb, But The Suspense, Is Killing Us

No Release in Sight for Iranian Opposition Leaders

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hints reformist leaders confined to house arrest since 2009 will languish for longer still.

Rouhani: Nuclear Deal a Precursor to 'A Better Situation'

'Interaction rather than confrontation with Iran was the right approach,' Iranian president Hassan Rouhani insists.

'We don't need permission'

Rouhani Vows to Breach Iran Deal with Missile Sales

After threatening war if deal fails, Iran's president says 'we will trade rockets and won't wait for any permission,' despite UN resolution.

Rouhani Threatens War if Nuclear Deal Fails

'First line diplomats, if they fail it is generals' turn to come forward,' threatens Iran's president at unveiling of new advanced missiles.

Rouhani Hits Israel With 1969 Al-Aqsa Arson Libel

Iranian president reviles Israel for 'massacre' attempt to burn down Al-Aqsa mosque - except it was done by an insane Australian Christian.

Did Rouhani Steal Obama's Anti-Israel Speech?

Iranian president says Israel and 'American warmongers' only ones opposing nuclear deal, in eerie echo of Obama's speech day before.

Rouhani: Nuclear Deal Helps Solve Syria and Yemen Conflicts

Iran's president claims his country's nuclear deal with the West would create better prospects for faster solutions in Syria and Yemen.

France and Iran Plan to Step Up Cooperation

French President Francois Hollande speaks with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani about improving bilateral cooperation.

Cameron: Britain Wants to Re-Open Tehran Embassy

British Prime Minister tells Iranian President Hassan Rouhani he is committed to re-opening the British embassy in Tehran.

Rouhani Gloats: We Achieved All Our Goals in Nuclear Deal

Iranian president glows at getting all sanctions removed and keeping all nuclear facilities, getting off UN 'threat to peace' list and more.

Rouhani: We Have Charmed the World

Iranian President says that even if talks with major powers fail, Iran has been able to "charm the world, and it’s an art."

Putin and Rouhani to Meet Next Week

Russian President and Iranian counterpart to meet in Russia's city of Ufa as nuclear talks conclude.

Rouhani: We'll Resume Nuclear Work if West Not Committed to Deal

Iran's President threatens that his country would resume its halted nuclear work if world powers go back on a proposed final deal.

Rouhani Accuses Critics of Belittling Sanctions

Iranian President hits out at critics of his drive for a nuclear deal with major powers.

Iran's Rouhani says Arabs, West Miscalculated in Syria

Rouhani accuses West of using rebel groups as a front to impose agenda in Syria, boasts opposition to Damascus 'falling apart.'

Watch: Rouhani Presides Over 'Death to America' Chants

Prime Minister Netanyahu's office reminds Israelis - and the world - who the "moderate" Iranian president really is.

Australia Announces Intelligence Sharing Deal With Iran

Australian FM visits Tehran in first for over a decade, makes unspecified deal to get help tracking Aussie ISIS recruits.

One year later

Bennett: Shelly Dadon's Murderer the Same as Iran

Both wanted to kill Jews for being Jews, Bennett stresses at memorial service, and Israel must say 'no' to both.

Rouhani Dismisses Possible Pressure from Congress on Deal

Iran's president says he is dealing with the world powers, and not American lawmakers, when it comes to nuclear talks.

Breaking point of deal?

Iran Insists Nuclear Deal Will Remove All Sanctions Immediately

Contradiction that may threaten final deal continues to balloon as Iranian leaders deny Western claims of gradual sanction rollback.

Rouhani Reiterates: No Deal Unless Sanctions Immediately Lifted

Iran will not sign off on its nuclear deal unless all sanctions against it are lifted on the same day, Iranian president insists.

Erdogan Visits Rouhani, Turkey and Iran Vow Doubling of Trade

Turkish and Iranian presidents confer, avoiding detailed talk on Yemen fallout and focusing on bilateral trade in wake of nuclear deal.

Rouhani: We Seek Total Removal of Sanctions, Not Suspension

Iran and P5+1 group will meet next week to start working out a final agreement on Tehran's nuclear program.

Iran Confirms Defection of Journalist Who Covered Nuclear Talks

Iran confirms that Amir Hossein Mottaghi, a close associate of Rouhani, defected while covering nuclear negotiations in Switzerland.

Rouhani Aide Defects While Covering Iran Nuclear Talks

Close media aide to Iran’s President seeking political asylum in Switzerland after travelling there to cover nuclear talks.

Iran Deal Near Final; Rouhani Speaks to Putin, Hollande, Cameron

A series of phone calls with world leaders signals deal over nukes in the home stretch, says analyst.

State Dept. Mocked for 'Over the Top' Condolences to Rouhani

'Are you sending flowers as well?' AP's Matt Lee rips into White House for 'laying it on thick' after Iranian president's mother dies.

Rouhani and Kerry Say 'Progress' Made in Nuclear Talks

Iran's President says progress has been made in nuclear talks but some differences remain, as March 31 deadline looms.

Rouhani: The Pressure from Sanctions is Over

Iran begins producing more natural gas from field shared with Qatar, which President Rouhani says is proof Western sanctions didn't work.

Rouhani Calls Israel 'Greatest Danger' in the Middle East

Iranian president fumes after Netanyahu's Congress address, says 'Americans more intelligent than to listen to war-mongering regime.'