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Fear Iran? Fear G-d

Fear Iran? Fear G-d

Nuclear Deterrence is a Deadly Game

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: You Can't Stabilize the Middle East Without Us

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.

Rouhani to the West: Seize the Opportunity - Make a Deal

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.

Iran's Rouhani Attacks 'Hypocritical' Nuclear Powers

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.

Memorial Brings Recognition to Iran's Jewish 'Martyrs'

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.'

Top Iranian Official: Obama Begs to Meet Rouhani

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.

Rouhani Hails Extension of Talks as 'Victory'

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.

Iranian Nobel Laureate: Rouhani is Just as Bad As Ahmadinejad

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.

UN Concerned Over Continued Executions in Iran

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.

Nuclear Deal is 'Certain', Says Rouhani

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

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.

Twitter CEO Calls Rouhani Out on Social Media Ban

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.

Iranian President Rouhani Uses Racist Phrase at UN

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.

Cameron and Rouhani Hold First Meeting Since 1979

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: Airstrikes Against IS 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."

Rouhani: IS Wants to 'Kill Humanity'

'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.

'Moderate' Rouhani Says Hamas 'Victory' is Thanks to Iran

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.

UN’s Iran Probe Talks Stalled Yet Again

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: We'll Reject Any Restraints on Our Nuclear Program

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."

Rouhani Says His Critics 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.

Iran Accuses Israel of 'Genocide' in Gaza

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.'

Hamas Calls on Iran to Join the 'Struggle' Against Israel

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: We'll Do Our Best to Secure a Nuclear Deal

Rouhani Visits Turkey to Boost Ties

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

Rouhani Visits Turkey to Boost Ties

'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.

'Happy' Iranians Forced to 'Repent' on National TV

Rouhani: Nuclear Deal will Be Good for All

Iran’s President remains hopeful of a comprehensive agreement with world powers.

Rouhani: Nuclear Deal will Be Good for All

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.

Iran Cuts Gas Subsidies, Hikes Prices By 75%

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.

Rouhani Criticized For Wife's 'Lavish Ball' Hypocrisy

Women's Day Highlights Conflicting Stances in Iran

Is gender equality in Iran an issue or not? That depends on who you ask.

Women's Day Highlights Conflicting Stances in Iran

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.'

Rouhani Claims Iran 'Not After War' - on National Army Day

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".

U.S. Dissatisfied with Iran's Hostage Taker Ambassador

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.

Ex-Hostage Taker will be Iran's UN Envoy

Ayatollah Khamenei 'Unsure' if Holocaust Happened

Iranian Supreme Leader claims Holocaust denial 'part of Iranian culture,' slams criminalizing it as 'violation of free speech.'

Ayatollah Khamenei 'Unsure' if Holocaust Happened

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.

Rouhani Not Living Up to His Promises, Says UN Chief

Israel will Complain About Iran To Security Council

Foreign Ministry statement notes Iran missile smuggling breaches UN resolutions, warns it will take action.

Israel will Complain About Iran To Security Council

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.

Iranian Minister: We Won't be Able to Ban Facebook Forever

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: There's No Evidence We Seek Nuclear Weapons

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.

Rouhani: We Don't Want Nukes, It's a 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 Official: 'We are Preparing to Liberate Jerusalem'

Iranian Foreign Minister Under Fire for Acknowledging Holocaust

Foreign Minister Javad Zarif summoned to parliamentary session over acknowledging that Holocaust was 'a horrifying tragedy.'

Iranian Foreign Minister Under Fire for Acknowledging Holocaust

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.

Rouhani: Iran Determined to Reach Final Deal with West

Obama is Burnishing His Legacy

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.

Rouhani: Jerusalem Should be Liberated from Israel

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.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Chief Warns Attack is 'Imminent'

Iran: Israel is a 'Cancerous Tumor', Must be Removed

35th anniversary of Islamic Revolution sees typically belligerent rhetoric - and double-talk.

Iran: Israel is a 'Cancerous Tumor', Must be Removed

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.

Liberman: 'Iran Threatens World Behind Mask of Smiles'

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.'

Iran Hangs Arab Poet As 'Enemy of G-d'

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 Donates Money to Jewish Hospital

Rouhani: We're Ready for Final Nuclear Talks

Permanent nuclear agreement is possible if the West is "honest and serious", says Iranian President.

Rouhani: We're Ready for Final Nuclear Talks

Turkey-Iran Alliance Looming?

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

Turkey-Iran Alliance Looming?

Netanyahu: World Wising Up to Iran

Prime Minister says there is 'greater sharpness and greater clarity' regarding Rouhani's 'contradictory and mendacious messages.'

Netanyahu: World Wising Up to Iran

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

Rouhani: Israel Would be 'Crazy' to Attack

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

PM: Deal With Iran on Nukes is 'Impossible'

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.

Rouhani: Israel Will be Sorry if It Attacks Iran

'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.

Israeli Leaders Dismiss Rouhani's Smooth-Talking at Davos

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: We Can be Friends with the Americans

Rouhani Arrives At World Economic Forum

After getting US to lift sanctions, Iranian president shows up in Davos to try and find investors.

Rouhani Arrives At World Economic Forum

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: World 'Surrendered' to Iran in 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.

Rouhani: Syria Talks will Fail if Iran Doesn't Attend