Now, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action can become a roadmap, an example to refer to upon which other international conflicts can be based. In other words, to resolve those issues through dialogue and diplomacy rather than conflict. So a breaking down of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action would be a defeat for all sides involved. Would be a ...

TEHRAN (Tasnim) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced that Tehran does not support the US military operations in Iraq, describing any threats to the holy sites in the Arab country as red line for the Islamic Republic. In an interview with American network NBC News ahead of his visit to the United Nations, Rouhani said Tehran will not support ...

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called the US-led coalition against the ISIL terrorists ridiculous. Rouhani made the remarks in an exclusive interview with NBC News in Tehran on Wednesday, saying the coalition members include those who provided the ISIL with weapons and training. President Rouhani reiterated that Iran will not allow terrorists ...

As Iran's President Hassan Rouhani prepares to address the United Nations General Assembly, there are signs that he is ready for substantive negotiations with the US on his country's nuclear programme, says BBC Persian's Bahman Kalbasi. In a month since taking office, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has signalled a sharp departure from the foreign ...

In several key speeches and interviews, new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has outlined his views on war and peace. Any government that decides on war, we consider that a weakness. And any government that decides on peace, we look on it with respect, Rouhani said in his first interview for American television. The president also urged world leaders ...

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle has welcomed Iranian President Hassan Rouhanis overtures, expressing the readiness of world powers for nuclear talks with the Islamic Republic. "I welcome the new tone from Tehran," Westerwelle toldWelt am Sonntag, the Sunday edition of the German weekday Die Welt. It leaves possible new movement in negotiations ...

[caption id="attachment_29783" align="alignright" width="180"] US Secretary of State John Kerry[/caption] TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) Rouhani's recent comments, including the one that his country will not develop nuclear weapons, have been "very positive" but everything needs to be put to "the test", U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said. "I think Rouhani's ...

Irans President Hassan Rouhani says the dispute over Tehrans nuclear energy program can be easily settled if the world powers involved in nuclear negotiations with the Islamic Republic have political resolve. President Rouhani made the remark in an exclusive interview with the American TV channel, NBC, on Wednesday, IRNA reported Friday. During ...

Obama administration praises 'welcome rhetoric' over nuclear weapons and says meeting is possible next week in New York. The White House has hinted at the possibility of a historic meeting with Iranian presidentHassan Rouhaniduring his visit to theUnited Nationsnext week, praising what it called "welcome rhetoric" fromIranonnuclear weapons. In ...

WASHINGTON As the Obama administration embarks on a highly visible diplomatic overture to Iran, White House officials are engaged in a quieter, behind-the-scenes effort to reassure Israel that they will not fall for the charms of Irans new president by prematurely easing pressure on his government to curb its nuclear program. Prime Minister Benjamin ...

An Israeli regime spokesman says Irans assurances that it does not possess or seek nuclear weapons are an attempt to deceive the world. What we heard from the Iranian leadership is unfortunately just sugar-colored words, words designed to deceive, words designed to lull the international community into complacency, Mark Regev said on Friday. The ...

Outline of nuclear deal begins to emerge before UN debut as president says people should 'be completely free in private life' PresidentHassan Rouhanihas signalled his intention to lead a newIranon to the international stage at the United Nations next week, laying out a manifesto for personal freedom at home and compromise abroad. "We want the ...

Daily look at Iran's late-breaking news and upcoming events:   Irans Rouhani says does not seek war with any country Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a television interview, said his country is not seeking war and thatIranwants the Middle East to have rule by the will of the people.   Iran calls for Israeli WMDs to be dismantled The ...

(Reuters) -Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a television interview, said his country is not seeking war but harshly criticized Israel for bringing "instability" to the Middle East and for questioning his government's intentions toward nuclear arms. The comments from the new Iranian president came during the second part of an interview with NBC ...

In his first American television interview, President Hassan Rouhani signaled an interest in improving relations with the United States. Less than a week earlier, President Barack Obama revealed that he had privately communicated with Irans new president. Rouhani described the tone of Obamas letter as positive and constructive in his interview with ...

LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Brent oil dipped on Thursday after conciliatory comments from Iran's president, helping unwind a risk premium and foster speculation of a recovery in oil exports to the West. Oil fell even as other commodities and equities were boosted after the United States surprised markets by keeping its monetary stimulus programme ...

(Reuters) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a television interview, said his country is not seeking war and thatIranwants the Middle East to have "rule by the will of the people." His comments came during the second part of an interview with NBC News that aired on Thursday, just days before he travels to New York for an appearance at theUnited ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Iranian President Hasan Rouhani says his people should be free to think, speak and seek information on the Internet, subject to "the protection of our national identity." In an interview with NBC News in Tehran, Rouhani said that a "commission for citizens' rights" will be established "in the near future." He said the viewpoint ...

SUMMARY:The manoeuvring via public relations over nuclear talks escalated on Wednesday, with President Rouhani giving an interview to an American TV channel and both Washington and Tehran confirming Rouhanis exchange of letters with Barack Obama opening up discussions on the issue. Rouhani, telling NBC News that Iran will never develop nuclear weapons,...

[caption id="attachment_51206" align="alignright" width="180"] Iran's President Hassan Rouhani is interviewed by Ann Curry in Tehran on Sept. 18, 2013.[/caption] Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told NBC News on Wednesday that the country will never develop nuclear weapons and that he has the clout to make a deal with the West on the disputed atomic ...