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Tensions have heightened since Donald Trump withdrew the US from the Iran nuclear deal last year

Iran ready to talk to US if sanctions lifted - Rouhani

Iran is ready to hold talks with the United States if Washington lifts sanctions and returns to the 2015 nuclear deal it quit last year, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said.

World • 14 Jul 19

File image of President Hassan Rouhani (R) inspecting nuclear technology

Iran breached uranium enrichment cap - IAEA

The UN's nuclear watchdog confirmed that Iran has enriched uranium at a level higher than the limit set in a 2015 international pact.

World • 09 Jul 19

Top US diplomat said Teheran's latest expansion of its nuclear program will lead to further isolation

Iran to face more 'isolation, sanctions' - Pompeo

Iran will face further sanctions in response to its expected breach of a uranium enrichment cap, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said.

World • 07 Jul 19

Donald Trump said he expects news on a second US-North Korea summit 'pretty soon'

Trump praises N Korea but says sanctions must remain

US President Donald Trump has praised North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on for his courage in taking steps to disarm, but said much work still needed to be done and sanctions must remain in place on North Korea until it denuclearises.

World • 25 Sep 18

Hassan Rouhani said the US is provoking 'small puppet countries' and giving them 'the necessary capabilities'

Haley rejects Iranian claims over deadly parade attack

The US Ambassador to the United Nations has rejected Iranian claims that the United States and its Gulf Arab allies are fomenting unrest in Iran.

World • 24 Sep 18

Vladimir Putin, Hassan Rouhani and Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a press conference after meeting on Syria in Tehran

Russia, Turkey and Iran fail to agree Idlib ceasefire

The leaders of Iran, Russia and Turkey have agreed to work within a "spirit of cooperation" to try to stabilise the situation in Syria's Idlib province.

Syria • 07 Sep 18

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russia's President Vladimir Putin

Tehran summit expected to seal fate of Syria's Idlib

The presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey will meet on Friday in Tehran for a summit expected to shape the future of Idlib province, home to Syria's last major rebel bastion.

Syria • 05 Sep 18

Hassan Rouhani said Iran's economic troubles began when Washington reimposed sanctions on Tehran

Iran's parliament blames Rouhani for economic troubles

Pressures mounted on Iranian President Hassan Rouhani as members of parliament summoned him to answer questions on weak economic growth and rising prices.

Iran • 28 Aug 18

"The US administration performance in these years has led the country to be considered untrustworthy and unreliable," Hassan Rouhani said

Iran's Rouhani tells N Korea that US cannot be trusted

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has told North Korea that the United States cannot be trusted, as the US seeks a deal to rein in the North's nuclear and missile programmes.

Iran • 09 Aug 18

Federica Mogherini said trade sovereignty must be protected

EU 'regrets' US sanctions against Iran

The European Union's foreign affairs chief has said that the union regrets the reintroduction of economic sanctions against Iran by the United States.

Iran • 07 Aug 18

An advisor to President Hassan Rouhani says any talks with the US must include a return to the nuclear deal which Donald Trump pulled out of

Trump predicts Iran talks will happen 'pretty soon'

US President Donald Trump has suggested that talks with Iran were imminent, despite silence from the Islamic republic's leaders to his offer for a meeting.

Donald Trump • 01 Aug 18

Donald Trump said he had "no preconditions" for a meeting with the Iranians, adding: "If they want to meet, I'll meet"

Trump says he is willing to meet with Iranian leaders

US President Donald Trump has said he would be willing to meet Iranian leaders without preconditions to discuss how to improve ties after he pulled the United States out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

US • 30 Jul 18

Donald Trump said: "Never, ever threaten the United States again or you will suffer consequences the likes of which few throughout history have ever suffered before"

Iran dismisses warning from Trump over threat to US

Iran has dismissed an angry warning from US President Donald Trump that Tehran risked dire consequences "the like of which few throughout history have suffered before" if it made threats against the United States.

World • 23 Jul 18

Addressing a gathering of Iranian diplomats, Hassan Rouhani said: "Mr Trump, don't play with the lion's tail, this would only lead to regret".

Rouhani warns Trump 'war with Iran mother of all wars'

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has cautioned US President Donald Trump about pursuing hostile policies against Iran, saying "America should know war with Iran is the mother of all wars".

World • 22 Jul 18

The three leaders insist their talks are not an alternative to a UN backed Syria peace plan

Turkey, Russia, Iran want 'lasting ceasefire' in Syria

Turkey, Russia and Iran have said they are committed to achieving a "lasting ceasefire" in Syria, in a joint statement issued following a summit in Ankara hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Syria • 04 Apr 18

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he would address the country 'when the time is right'

Iran's leader blames 'enemies' for deadly unrest

Iran's Supreme Leader has accused enemies of the country of being behind days of street unrest, as the death toll from anti-government demonstrations rose to 21.

Iran • 02 Jan 18

The latest protests are the worst social unrest in Iran since 2009

Iranian police say one officer shot during protests

A protester shot and killed a policeman during demonstrations in Iran, police said, the first reported fatality among security forces struggling to contain unrest challenging the clerical leadership.

Iran • 01 Jan 18

Iranian students scuffle with police at the University of Tehran during a demonstration

Rouhani says Iran must provide 'space for critcism'

Anti-government protesters demonstrated in Iran in defiance of a warning by authorities of a tough crackdown, extending for a fourth day one of the most audacious challenges to the clerical leadership since pro-reform unrest in 2009.

Iran • 31 Dec 17

Supporters of Iranian president Hassan Rouhani hold pictures of him as they celebrate his victory on the streets of Tehran

Rouhani defies hardliners and pledges to open up Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani pledged today to open Iran to the world and deliver freedoms its people have yearned for, throwing down a defiant challenge to his hardline opponents after securing a decisive re-election for a second term.

Politics • 20 May 17

Ayatollah's overall endorsement is expected to protect Hassan Rouhani against conservative hardliners

Ayatollah endorses moderate approach to west

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said he supports moderate President Hassan Rouhani's diplomatic opening to the US at the UN General Assembly last week.

News • 06 Oct 13

John Kerry expressed hope that engagement with President Hassan Rouhani's government can succeed

Moves on Iran nuclear programme needed - Kerry

US Secretary of State John Kerry has said Washington hopes to engage with the new Iranian administration, but any advances must be based on concrete steps by Tehran to give up its nuclear weapons programme.

News • 03 Oct 13

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel 'will not be fooled by half-measures'

Netanyahu says Iran stalling on nuclear issue

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's UN address was "cynical" and Tehran was stalling for time in order to develop nuclear arms.

News • 25 Sep 13

Hassan Rouhani said a recent exchange with Barack Obama was 'positive and constructive'

Iran's Rouhani rules out nuclear weapons

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has vowed that his government would never develop nuclear weapons.

News • 19 Sep 13

Hassan Rouhani is ready to enter negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme

New Iranian president 'serious' on nuclear talks

Iran's new President Hassan Rouhani said he was "seriously determined" to resolve a dispute with the West over Tehran's nuclear programme.

News • 06 Aug 13

Incoming Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has urged Iranians to support the rights of Palestinians

Rouhani calls Israel occupation a 'wound'

Incoming Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has clarified reports that he called Israel a "wound" on the Muslim world that must be removed.

News • 02 Aug 13