Iran
Rouhani says hopeful Europe won’t follow Trump’s lead on Iran
Middle East
May 23, 2017
Rouhani says hopeful Europe won’t follow Trump’s lead on Iran
Iran welcomes cooperation at all levels to bring stability to the Middle East, President Hassan Rouhani told his French counterpart…
Reformists sweep Tehran municipal vote as Rouhani wins Iran
Middle East
May 22, 2017
Reformists sweep Tehran municipal vote as Rouhani wins Iran
Reformist candidates swept municipal elections in Iran’s capital, taking all 21 seats in Tehran as moderate President Hassan Rouhani won…
UAE minister sees chance for Iran to reset ‘troubled’ ties with neighbors
Middle East
May 22, 2017
UAE minister sees chance for Iran to reset ‘troubled’ ties with neighbors
A senior United Arab Emirates official said on Sunday the re-election of moderate Iranian President Hassan Rouhani could be a…
Trump tells Middle East: step up in fight against ‘Islamist extremism’
Middle East
May 21, 2017
Trump tells Middle East: step up in fight against ‘Islamist extremism’
US President Donald Trump called on Arab leaders to do their share to fight “Islamist extremism” on Sunday in a…
What’s next for Iran after President Hassan Rouhani’s win?
Middle East
May 21, 2017
What’s next for Iran after President Hassan Rouhani’s win?
After Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s electoral victory Saturday, what’s next for the Islamic Republic? Here’s some things to watch for:…
US sticking by Iran nuclear deal is good news for Rouhani
Middle East
May 18, 2017
US sticking by Iran nuclear deal is good news for Rouhani
The US decision to stick by the nuclear deal with Iran, despite new sanctions on its missile programme, provided welcome…
Iran’s re-engagement with the world at stake in Friday presidential vote
Middle East
May 17, 2017
Iran’s re-engagement with the world at stake in Friday presidential vote
Iranians vote for president on Friday in a contest likely to determine whether Tehran’s re-engagement with the world stalls or…
Iran’s Khatami urges voters to re-elect Rouhani as president
Middle East
May 14, 2017
Iran’s Khatami urges voters to re-elect Rouhani as president
Former president Mohammad Khatami, considered the spiritual leader of Iran’s reformists, urged voters on Sunday to re-elect President Hassan Rouhani…
Angry coal miners attack car of Iranian president
Middle East
May 8, 2017
Angry coal miners attack car of Iranian president
Angry coal miners attacked the armored SUV of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday after he visited the site of…
Iranian supreme leader critical of ‘Western-influenced’ Rouhani education plan
Middle East
May 7, 2017
Iranian supreme leader critical of ‘Western-influenced’ Rouhani education plan
Iran's supreme leader on Sunday criticized the government of President Hassan Rouhani for promoting a "Western-influenced" United Nations education plan…