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Israel challenged by Iran charm offensive
As Iran’s new president reaches out to the West with a message of moderation, Israel’s hawkish approach looks likely to come under pressure.
Iran: New president, same policies
Israel is not convinced that the aims of new Iranian President Hassan Rowhani, who was sworn in this weekend, will change
Rouhani looks on road to taking Iran’s presidential vote
Hassan Rouhani has a lead in Iran’s presidential election, garnering nearly 51% of the vote at 76% of polling stations, says the interior ministry.
Iran elections: Rowhani gets clear lead
With results in from 10% of the polling stations, Hassan Rowhani has a clear lead, with 49.87% of the vote in Iran’s presidential election.
Ahmadinejad steps up rhetoric against critics at home
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran’s President, raised domestic tensions over the country’s nuclear policy to higher levels on Monday by labelling his opponents ”traitors” who are working…