Hassan Rouhani

Upcoming: Informative Conference on Iran

Middle East Awareness groups to sponsor free conference on Iran, Hassan Rouhani, Iran-US relations on Capitol Hill Wednesday.

Iran Arrests Billionaire Who Helped Skirt Sanctions

Babak Zanjani used web of companies to help regime avoid oil sanctions. Arrest thought to gain trust in negotiations.

Rouhani Optimistic About Nuclear Talks

Talks between Iran and world powers could generate positive results "within two months", predicts Iran's president.

Iran Denies that Rouhani Wrote Op-ed for German Paper

Iran denies that its president wrote an editorial for a German newspaper in which he called to strengthen ties with the West.

Experts: Rouhani Has 'Isolated' Israel in a Matter of Months

Forbes cover story summarizing 2013 cites Israeli experts tracing Rouhani's 'charm offensive' and Israel-US fallout.

Italy's Foreign Minister Makes Rare Visit to Tehran

Italian Foreign Minister Emma Bonino arrives in, will meet Iranian counterpart and President Rouhani.

UN Condemns Iran's Human Rights Violations

General Assembly condemns human rights violations in Iran, welcomes pledges by President Rouhani to improve in some areas.

Iran Rejects Israeli President's Offer to Meet Rouhani

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman reiterates her country will never recognize the Jewish state.

Peres: I Have No Problem Meeting with Rouhani

At Israel Business Conference, President Peres stated that purpose of negotiations is to 'turn enemies into friends.'

Ahmadinejad Challenges Rouhani to Public Debate

Former Iranian President challenges successor to a debate intended to defend his record in office.

White House Denies Reports that Obama will Visit Iran in 2014

Kuwaiti news agencies report that US President has already planned Iran trip next year.

Rouhani: Second Nuclear Plant in Bushehr

New plant result of Russian-Iranian negotiations; Iran states they are not reporting plans to IAEA.

US Gave Iran Antiquity to Resume Talks

LA Times reports that in September, US diplomats returned an ancient Iranian chalice to officials in a bid to resume talks.

Rouhani: We Won't Dismantle Our Nuclear Facilities

Iran's President declares that there is no way his country will dismantle its nuclear facilities in permanent deal.

Can Nuclear Israel Forbid Iran from Having Nukes?

Rouhani Gloats: Israel is Isolated

Iranian president says deal with the west has isolated ‘our enemies,’ in apparent reference to Israel.

Rouhani: Deal 'Shook the Foundations' of the Sanctions

Iran's President claims victory in nuclear deal in a series of tweets marking the 100th day of his presidency.

Rouhani Twitter Account: Deal 'Opens New Horizons'

Twitter account attributed to Iranian Foreign Minister declares that Iranians have 'voted for modernity'; reliability of account disputed.

Rouhani to the West: Ignore Israel, Sign a Deal

Iran's President says Israel is only looking out for its own interests when it warns against a deal over his country's nuclear program.

Cameron and Rouhani Discuss Iran's Nuclear Program

British PM David Cameron becomes the first UK prime minister in more than a decade to call an Iranian president.

Putin Upbeat About Chances of Deal with Iran

Russian President tells his Iranian counterpart that there is a "real chance" for a deal over Iran's nuclear program.

Rouhani: Obama Smoked Pot at 20

Iran’s President mocks other world leaders, describes on Twitter what they had done at the age of 20.

Rouhani: Stop Iranian Modesty Squad

4 mo. after being elected Iran's President, Hassan Rouhani reportedly has ordered Interior Minister to close Iranian Modesty Police force.

Hello Iran, Goodbye America

Iranian Nobel Laureate Criticizes 'Moderate' Rouhani

Iranian Nobel Peace laureate Shirin Ebadi cites a dramatic increase in executions since Rouhani took office.

Iran to Review Censorship on Books

Rouhani's regime continues to revamp the rules on censorship, will review books that have been barred from publication.

Peres: Rouhani Presents 'A Chance'

Israeli President departs from Prime Minister's position on Iranian President; addresses Israeli "nuclear ambiguity."

Rouhani: Israel Trying to Sabotage Our Diplomacy Efforts

Every time Iran tries to get closer to the West, the "Zionist regime" sabotages the effort, claims Iran's president.

Rouhani: Iran Seeking 'Win-Win' Outcome to Talks

Iranian president sounds upbeat note, in first statement following latest talks with P5+1 in Geneva.

Expert Reveals Iran’s Fake Jewish Support

Iranian leaders are showing off their Jews in hopes of boosting the country’s image, Iranian Jewish expert says.

Tehran Jewish Leader to Obama: Carpe Diem

Head of Tehran's Jewish community tells Obama he has an "unrepeatable" opportunity to mend fences with Iran.

Iran Cancels Annual Anti-Zionism Conference

In the latest gesture, Iranian officials cancel the annual anti-Zionist New Horizon Conference.

Guardian Readers’ Peace Prize Pick: Rouhani

New Iranian president gets 76% of vote in British Nobel Peace Prize poll.

Britain, Iran to Resume Ties

Britain, Iran work on restoring ties after 2011 split; countries will exchange diplomats.

Iran: Men Allowed to Marry Adopted Daughters

A controversial Iranian law allows men to marry their adopted daughters at the age of 13. Critics say the law ‘legalizes pedophilia.’

Netanyahu: I'd Have Tough Words for Rouhani if He Called

Speaking to CNN, PM Netanyahu says he would tell Iran's president in a phone call to stop the nuclear program.

Poll: Most Israelis Support Iran Strike

The majority of the Israeli public believe in supporting military strikes against Iran's nuclear program.

Netanyahu: I'd Consider Meeting Rouhani

Prime Minister Netanyahu says he wouldn't rule out a meeting with Iran's president, but says Rouhani's diplomatic solution is "hogwash."

Kerry: Iran Will Be Judged by its Actions

U.S. Secretary of State promises Israel that Iran will need to prove itself through actions, not just words.

Rouhani: Israel is Upset that We're Getting Close to the West

Iranian President says that Israel is "upset and angry" with signs of an emerging new relationship between his country and the West.

Netanyahu: Khamenei Rules Iran, Not Rouhani

The world must insist on tough negotiations that ensure Iran does not develop a nuclear weapon, Prime Minister Netanyahu tells NBC.

Rouhani: We'll Hold Referendum on US Relations

Iranian leader says "Israel sees its sword breaking… and this upsets it."

Netanyahu Satisfied with US Trip

Prime Minister returns home feeling he has delivered the message he wanted to – especially to the US.

Obama is Sacrificing Israel on an Iranian Deal Altar

Iran Unhappy with Obama's Words to Netanyahu

Tehran's Foreign Ministry quotes mention of “military option,” demands "respect."

Iran's Modus Operandi is Deception - Time is Short

Rouhani Wants Direct Flights from Iran to USA

Iranian President has ordered a study to look into establishing direct air links between Iran and the United States.

Poll: Most of Israelis Don't Believe Rouhani

78% of Israelis don't believe that Iranian president's recent statements on wanting dialogue with the United States are genuine.

Moment of Truth:

Netanyahu 'Set to Clear Iran's Smokescreen'

Prime Minister is in New York, preparing to meet Obama and storm the press with interviews, then address UN.

Peres: Israel Too 'Scornful' of U.S. on Iran Moves

Not for the first time, President Shimon Peres publicly departs from government line, as Prime Minister heads to Washington.

Eggs on Rouhani in Iran

200-300 supporters shouted: "Thank you Rouhani" but some 100 hardliners denounced his "softness."

Obama Speaks to Rouhani, Nukes Discussed

After Iranian refused to meet Obama at UN, he spoke with him on the phone for 15 minutes.

Rouhani's Charm Offensive

Iranian Jews Hope for Change with Rouhani

The Jews who still remain in Iran "have an easy life" but hope for an improved standing under the new leadership.

Obama's UN Speech a Victory for Iran, Says Media

Obama's speech at the UN means a new path for Iran and isolation for Netanyahu, claims Iranian media.

Israel Unimpressed by Rouhani's Holocaust Condemnation

Iranian President's condemnation of the Holocaust was insufficient, say Israeli officials.

Israeli Embassy Mocks Rouhani in Twitter Post

Israeli Embassy in Washington says Iran's new president is "an expert salesman who is bullish on nuclear proliferation."

Ayalon: Rouhani Speech Proves Iran Moving Ahead with Nukes

Israel's former Deputy Foreign Minister says he is not buying the "moderate" remarks made by Iran's new president at the UN.

Hollande Meets Rouhani, Demands Action from Iran

French president becomes the first Western leader to meet Iran's new president.

Steinitz: Rouhani Speech Offers Zero New Steps

Iran's new president is trying "to cheat the world", says Strategic Affairs Minister after Rouhani's UN speech.