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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

World • 14 Jul 19

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

Iran breached uranium enrichment cap - IAEA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Iran • 09 Aug 18

Federica Mogherini said trade sovereignty must be protected

EU 'regrets' US sanctions against Iran

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'

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 • 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

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'

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

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 • 02 Jan 18

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

Iranian police say one officer shot during protests

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'

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

Politics • 20 May 17

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

Ayatollah endorses moderate approach to west

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

News • 03 Oct 13

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

Netanyahu says Iran stalling on nuclear issue

News • 25 Sep 13

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

Iran's Rouhani rules out 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

News • 06 Aug 13

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

Rouhani calls Israel occupation a 'wound'

News • 02 Aug 13

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