Hassan Rouhani
latest news & developmentsUS cannot afford to alienate murderous crown prince
With the US announcing its ‘recalibration’ of its relationship with Saudi Arabia, it remains to be seen whether the oil-rich kingdom feels cowed
Rouhani says Iran ‘very happy’ Trump leaving
President-elect Joe Biden, who defeated Trump at the ballot box in November, has signalled a willingness to return to diplomacy with Iran after four tense years under the…
Iran points finger at US allies over deadly attack
Four militants attacked a parade commemorating the start of the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war in the southwestern city of Ahvaz.
Why Iran will exit its nuclear deal
The nuclear deal was a political shield for Iran. After the US’s pull-out, pressure for regime change will be back on the table
Crude oil surges after Trump tears up Iran deal, equities mixed
Both main crude oil contracts have been rising in recent weeks on expectations that the president would withdraw from the 2015 pact
Trump withdraws from Iran deal, defying allies
The president pulled the United States out of a landmark deal curbing Iran’s nuclear program and reimposing crippling sanctions
Trump denounces ‘brutal and corrupt’ Iranian regime
"All of the money that President Obama so foolishly gave them went into terrorism and into their pockets."
SA invited to right side of history
As it re-enters the global economy, Iran is eager to foster relations with South Africa
Iran’s next step is a defining moment
The next president will decide the country’s long-term future and its links with the world
2016: The year of the election ballot consultant
The doctors of spin are going to have a busy 2017 given the number of polls worldwide, writes Andrew Hammond.
Iran, Turkey must work together to fight Isis: Rouhani
Iran and Turkey must work with one another to root out the threat of extremism in the region, President Hassan Rouhani told his Turkish counterpart.
Obama, Rouhani defend Iran nuclear deal
Iran’s Hassan Rouhani says a nuclear deal with world powers is "more valuable" than a domestic debate about its finer details.
Iran’s long-term nuclear ambitions survive deal
Despite accepting a nuclear agreement, Iran has not abandoned atomic research and long-term uranium enrichment plans.
Isis insurgents attack Iraq’s biggest oil refinery
Islamist militants have launched an assault in Baiji as Iran raises the prospect of military intervention in the embattled state.
Iran’s former presidents endorse Rouhani in run up to elections
Iran’s reformists have backed Hassan Rouhani, a moderate cleric who has emerged as the dark horse candidate in the upcoming presidential election.