Iran
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…
Iran says ready for Saudi talks despite ‘unlawful, inflammatory’ remarks
Middle East
May 5, 2017
Iran says ready for Saudi talks despite ‘unlawful, inflammatory’ remarks
Iran said on Thursday it is ready for talks with Saudi Arabia to promote regional peace despite "unlawful and inflammatory"…
At least 35 killed in Iran coal mine explosion
Middle East
May 4, 2017
At least 35 killed in Iran coal mine explosion
A coal mine explosion that struck northern Iran killed at least 35 people, semi-official news agencies reported Thursday, as rescuers…
Saudi Arabia rules out rapprochement with Iran, says crown prince
Middle East
May 3, 2017
Saudi Arabia rules out rapprochement with Iran, says crown prince
Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said there could be no rapprochement between his country and Iran…
Wary of Trump, EU courts Iran to bolster moderates ahead of polls
World
April 30, 2017
Wary of Trump, EU courts Iran to bolster moderates ahead of polls
Wary of US President Donald Trump's tough talk on Iran, the European Union is courting Tehran to signal to its…