Politics
Tajikistan congratulates Rohani over election victory
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has congratulated Hassan Rohani over his victory in Iran’s June 14 presidential election. In his message, which was…
Italy, OIC, Venezuela congratulate Iran on Rohani’s presidential victory
Italy, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and Venezuela have felicitated Hassan Rohani on his landslide victory in Iran’s presidential election in…
‘Iran verbally invited to Geneva confab’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says the Islamic Republic has been verbally invited to the Geneva conference on Syria aimed at…
Allies of Iran’s outgoing president defeated
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Allies of outgoing Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have suffered a resounding defeat in local council elections, a clear…
Britain says Rowhani should not doubt West’s nuclear resolve
Britain on Monday warned newly-elected Iranian president Hassan Rowhani that he should be in no doubt about the West’s resolve to prevent…
Japan urges Iran’s Rohani to engage in serious nuclear dialogue
Japan has called on president-elect Hassan Rohani to engage in “serious dialogue” with the international community to resolve Iran’s nuclear energy issue.…
Obama sees Iran’s election of moderate as hopeful sign
(Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Monday that Iran’s election of a moderate as its next president is a sign that…
Analysis: Change to come slowly after election of Iranian moderate
(Reuters) – The victory of a moderate in Iran’s presidential election has kindled the hopes of liberals for a return to the…
Russia hopes to cooperate with Iran to ensure global security
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich says Moscow hopes to continue cooperation with Iran after Hassan Rohani becomes president to ensure international…
Iran nuclear programme advances despite sanctions – IAEA chief
(Reuters) – Iran is making “steady progress” in expanding its nuclear programme despite international sanctions that do not seem to be slowing…
Pakistani PM, Iraqi VP congratulate Rohani on presidential victory
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Iraqi Vice President Khazir al-Khazai have congratulated president-elect Hassan Rohani on his victory in Iran’s 11th…
Shiite Iraq militia claims it attacked Iran group
BAGHDAD (AP) — A Shiite militia has claimed responsibility for a rocket attack over the weekend on a sprawling camp near Baghdad…
Iran’s Rowhani urges ‘path of moderation’
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s newly elected president pledged on Monday to follow a “path of moderation” and promised greater openness over…
Rohani pledges ‘constructive interaction’ with world via moderate policy
Iran’s president-elect Hassan Rohani says he will seek “constructive interaction” with the world through a moderate policy after he takes the oath…
From inner circle of Iran, a pragmatic victor
Across the country, drivers honked horns, men danced to pop music and women clapped, celebrating Mr. Rowhani’s campaign pledges to bring more…
Ashton says to keep urging Iran on nuclear program
(Reuters) – The European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said on Monday she will continue to urge Iran to build confidence in its…
Iran’s new leader offers hope for the region
Hassan Rowhani is politically astute, and has a vision for a more moderate regime, writes Jack Straw “It’s time for us all to…
Iran court summonses Ahmadinejad over Larijani complaint
TEHRAN — Outgoing Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was on Monday summonsed to appear before the criminal court following a complaint lodged by…
Zahra for Iranian president
Zahra, the heroine of a popular graphic novel, goes looking for her son who disappears during the Green Movement of 2009. The…
Photos: Iranian voters show their inked fingers
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Iran MPs announce readiness to help Rohani carry out plans
Iranian lawmakers have congratulated the country’s president-elect on his victory in the June 14 election, saying they are ready to fully cooperate…
Azeri president congratulates Rohani on election win
Azeri President Ilham Aliyev has congratulated Iran’s President-elect Hassan Rohani on his victory in the country’s 11th presidential election, expressing optimism that…
Iran president and the ruling system
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — For a lesson in what Hasan Rowhani’s reformist-backed presidency could mean for Iran, a promise Sunday…
Iran set to announce complete results of councils polls
Iran’s Central Supervisory Board for City and Rural Council Elections says the complete results of the June 14 city and rural councils…
Saudi king congratulates Rohani on Iran election win
(Reuters) – King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia congratulated moderate cleric Hassan Rohani on winning Iran’s presidential election, hailing what he described as Rohani’s wish…
Moderate Iranian leader could hinder Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — The surprising victory of a reformist candidate in Iran’s presidential election has put Israel in a difficult position as…
Iran presidential election, remarkably free and fair: Analyst
Rejecting the Western allegations against Iran’s electoral process, a political commentator has hailed the country’s presidential election as remarkable, free and fair, Press…
With Rowhani at the helm, all options may no longer be on the table
The election of the relative moderate in Iran gives the regime a facade of legitimacy that may protect it from domestic and…
Egypt foreign minister congratulates Iran on Rohani’s presidential win
The Egyptian foreign minister has hailed the presidential election in Iran as successful, and offered his felicitations on President-elect Hassan Rohani’s victory.…
Lebanese parliament speaker congratulates Iran president-elect Rohani
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has congratulated Hassan Rohani over his victory in Iran’s 11th presidential election. In a message on Sunday,…
Iranians count on president-elect Rohani to bring change
(Reuters) – Iranian president-elect Hassan Rohani, who won a landslide victory promising better relations abroad and more freedom at home, on Sunday…
Syria’s Assad congratulates Rohani on election victory
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has congratulated Iranian president-elect, Hassan Rohani, for securing the highest number of votes in the country’s 11th presidential…
Iran voter turnout more than US: Analyst
A political analyst says voter turnout in Iran’s presidential election has excelled that of the United States, Press TV reports. In a Saturday interview…
Iran pres. poll necessitates change in West’s Iran policy: Expert
The Western governments have to reconsider their policies vis-à-vis Iran following the landmark June 14 presidential election, an analyst says. “It is…
Leader gives necessary guidelines to president-elect Rohani
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has given necessary guidelines to the president-elect, Hassan Rohani. Ayatollah Khamenei and the…
President-elect Rohani urges West to respect Iran’s rights
Iranian president-elect Hassan Rohani has urged the West to talk to the Iranian nation fairly and respect the Islamic Republic’s rights in…
Persian Gulf Arab states congratulate president-elect, Rohani
A number of Persian Gulf Arab states have congratulated president-elect Hassan Rohani over his victory in Iran’s 11th presidential election. On Saturday,…
Iran has chance to find partner in US: White House
AFP – Iran’s new president will find a partner in the United States if he comes clean on the Islamic republic’s controversial nuclear…