Hassan Rouhani

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.

Rouhani: Holocaust a 'Reprehensible' Crime Against Jews

Iran’s new president admits the Holocaust took place, tells CNN it was a "reprehensible" crime against the Jewish people.

Officials: Rouhani Refused Meeting with Obama

Iran's president turned down "an encounter" with Obama, say senior administration officials.

Netanyahu: Rouhani Trying to Buy Time

Iranian President's speech at the UN was “cynical and full of hypocrisy,” declares Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Rouhani: Iran Doesn't Threaten Anyone

In his first speech to the UN, Iran's president calls for talks on his country's nuclear program, denounces "occupation" of "Palestinians."

Iranian Jews in U.S. Reject Invitation to Meet Rouhani

Members of the Iranian Jewish community in the U.S. refuse meeting with new Iranian president despite his recent moderate comments.

Iranian Military Parades Missiles Capable of Hitting Israel

Ballistic missiles capable of hitting Israeli, American targets displayed during parade marking 25th anniversary of Iran-Iraq War.

We'll Never Develop Nuclear Weapons, Says Rouhani

Iran's president tells NBC News that his country will never develop nuclear weapons.

Obama to Rouhani: Prove Your Nuclear Program is Peaceful

White House reveals the contents of the letter that President Barack Obama had sent Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani.

Obama Willing to Test Rouhani's Moderate Statements

Obama says he wants to test whether Iran’s new president is serious when he says he wants to open a dialogue with the United States.

Khamenei Calls for 'Flexibility' in Talks with the West

Iran’s Supreme Leader signals he is open to President Hassan Rouhani's more moderate approach to foreign relations.

Rouhani: 'Revolutionary Guards Should Stay Out of Politics'

Iran's Hassan Rouhani tells guards to stay out of politics; Netanyahu demands Iran halt all uranium enrichment.

White House: Obama Won't Meet Rouhani

There are no plans for Obama and Iran's President to meet at the UN General Assembly, the White House says.

Iranian Media Lauds Humiliating Blow for U.S.

Barack Obama's decision to opt for a diplomatic resolution to the Syria crisis has strengthened Tehran, Iranian media says.

U.S. Eases Sanctions on Iran

The U.S. Treasury has announced it is easing some humanitarian and sports related sanctions in a bid to improve ties with Iran.

Rouhani: There's Limited Time to Resolve Nuclear Dispute

Iran’s president says the time for resolving Iran's nuclear dispute with the West is limited, urges world to seize the opportunity.

Iran's Foreign Minister: Iran Never Denied the Holocaust

In a Twitter exchange with Nancy Pelosi's daughter, Iran’s foreign minister says his country no longer denies the Holocaust.

Iran's President Sends Jews a Rosh Hashanah Greeting

In a surprising move, Iran’s new President Hassan Rouhani tweets a Rosh Hashanah greeting for Jews.

Iran's Outgoing FM to Head Nuclear Program

President Hassan Rouhani appoints outgoing "pragmatic" Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi to head the Atomic Energy Organization.

Report: Iran's New Defense Minister Plotted Terror Attacks

Iran's new defense minister is behind past terror attacks against Americans and Israelis, finds report by Israeli expert.

U.S.: The Ball is in Iran's Court

State Department responds to Rouhani's call for "serious" talks, says Iran needs to take steps to meet its international obligations.

Rouhani: We're Ready for 'Serious' Talks

Iran’s President says his country is ready for "serious" talks on its nuclear program, blasts U.S. calls for tougher sanctions.

U.S.: If Iran is Serious, We're a Willing Partner

Iran will find the United States a "willing partner" if Rouhani is prepared for serious talks on its nuclear program, says the White House.

Iran's Currency Near Collapse as Rouhani Takes Power

Iran’s new president will have to deal with an economy that is showing signs of foundering, according to the Washington Post.

Rouhani: West Seeking Excuses for Confrontation

"United States and the Westerners are seeking an excuse to confront the countries that they do not consider friends.”

'Moderate' Rouhani Takes Over as Iran's President

Hassan Rouhani was endorsed Saturday by Iran's Supreme Leader, marking the handover of power.

Iran: Rouhani's Remarks on Israel Were 'Distorted'

Hours after Iran's new president called Israel an "old wound", official Iranian media claimed the remarks were distorted.

Netanyahu: Rouhani Reveals His True Colors Sooner Than Expected

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu responds to Iranian President's remark that Israel "needs to be removed."

Rouhani: Israel an 'Old Wound' to be Removed

Iran's new president shows his true colors. Outgoing Ahmadinejad: 'regional storm' will uproot Israel.

Britain Willing to Restore Ties with Iran

British Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain is open to improved relations with Iran on a “step-by-step” basis.

Iran President Chooses New Nuclear Chief Negotiator

President-elect Hassan Rohani has chosen a new nuclear negotiator to represent Iran at talks with the international community.

Iran's 'Moderate' President Laughs at Prospect of Israeli Strike

One laughs when hearing Israel talk about striking Iran's nuclear facilities, says President-elect Hassan Rouhani.

"61 Executions Since Iranian Elections"

Iranian activists call for "Twitterstorm" in protest at wave of executions, less than a month after election of "moderate" Rouhani.

Iran’s Rouhani Set to Revamp Censorship?

Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani may be set to revamp the country’s censorship , according to a speech he delivered in Tehran.

PM to EU Chief: Iranian Issue Not Spin, It’s Spin of Centrifuges

PM Binyamin Netanyahu told EU chief Catherine Ashton in Jerusalem that elections did not change the Iranian nuclear threat to the world.

Quartet's Tony Blair: Nuclear Iran Worse Than Military Option

Quartet envoy Tony Blair told Presidential Conference participants in Jerusalem a nuclear Iran is worse than facing 'the military option.'