EU Urges Restraint After 'Criminal' Killing of Iranian Nuke Scientist
EU, European countries and Arab nations weigh in, urging everything from revenge to restraint
Hassan Rohani
Rohani Accuses Israel of Killing Nuclear Scientist, Vowing Revenge 'At Proper Time'
Supreme Leader Khamenei calls for 'definitive punishment' of those behind the killing, while the European Union says it's 'a criminal act and runs counter to the principle of respect for human rights the EU stands for'
Opinion Biden’s Iran-sanctions Card Isn’t as Strong as It Looks
The Trump sanctions hit Iran’s oil industry hard but for Iranian manufacturing and the Revolutionary Guard Corps, they’ve been a blessing
Analysis With Its Economy Plummeting, Iran Is Waiting for a New U.S. President
Criticism of President Rohani has been growing, mostly over the absence of economic planning and management, but that's not only the result of the latest wave of U.S. sanctions
Rohani Warns 25 Million May Have Been Infected With Coronavirus
With a population of more than 80 million, Iran has been the Middle East country hardest hit by the epidemic
Hardline Iranian Lawmakers Back Off From Move to Impeach President Rohani
Parliamentarians reportedly abandoned the attempt after Khamenei expressed support for the government amid the economic crisis
Iran's Hardline Lawmakers Prepare Potential Impeachment of President Rohani
Economic crisis, exacerbated by rising inflation, growing unemployment, a slump in the local currency, and the coronavirus crisis, leads lawmakers to carry out the rare move
Analysis Coronavirus Crisis Endangers Iranian President Rohani's Political Health
With the Iranian economy plummeting to new lows, many lawmakers are targeting the president ahead of next year’s election – and even the supreme religious leader isn’t immune to criticism
All Mosques in Iran to Reopen on Tuesday Despite Spike in Cases in Southwest
Khuzestan province has been placed under lockdown after its governor warned of a sharp rise in new cases in the county, local outlets report
Analysis As Iran Tries to Project Business as Usual, the Coronavirus Inflames Tensions
The Islamic Republic is facing a massive economic crisis, internal fissures and distrust over the official coronavirus statistics, not to mention its foreign woes
U.S. Pressure on Iran During Coronavirus Outbreak Is 'Inhumane,' Rohani Says
Iranian president says trade mechanism set up with EU countries has so far been insufficient to offset section imposed by Trump
Elections, Ties With China Shaped Iran's Coronavirus Response
After initially holding back information that the virus had entered Iran for weeks, some now accuse the regime of underestimating the number of cases
Iran Says It May Block UN Access to Nuclear Sites if It Faces 'New Situation'
The Iran nuclear accord hangs on a single thread, one that permits international inspection of its atomic facilities
Iran Is Enriching More Uranium Than Before 2015 Deal, Rohani Says
Iran has gradually scaled back its commitments under the nuclear deal in retaliation to Washington's withdrawal from the pact in 2018 and its reimposition of sanctions
Iran's President Says Downing Ukrainian Plane an 'Unforgivable Error'
Judiciary spokesman says several people arrested for their role in the crash, which led to anti-government protests
Iran's Rohani Apologizes to Canada and Ukraine Over Downed Jet
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says Iran must take full responsibility and be held accountable for the killing of 176 passengers, including 57 Canadians
Iran Sends Mixed Signals as Tensions With U.S. Ease Following Iraq Strikes
Tehran and Washington appear to have stepped back following the launching of ballistic missiles at U.S. military bases in Iraq and Iran's abandonment of commitments to the nuclear deal
Iran's Rohani Calls for Release of Innocent, Unarmed Protesters
Washington has ruled out lifting sanctions unless Iran further curbs its nuclear work, ends its ballistic missile programme and its regional proxy wars
Iran State TV Says ‘Rioters’ Shot and Killed Amid Protests
As estimated toll mounts, Tehran finally confirms deaths took place, puts responsibility on protesters, foreign elements
With Brutal Sophistication and No Internet, Iran Was Quick to Stamp Out Protests
Tehran fears a mass boycott of upcoming elections that might chip away at its legitimacy even more, Israeli intelligence officials say
WATCH As Internet Restored, Iran Protest Videos Reveal Chaos
As nation connects back to the world, the toll of the protests, which the government blames on 'foreign foes,' remains unclear
Iran Should Punish 'Mercenaries' for Unrest, Top Revolutionary Guards Commander Says
Iran blames 'thugs' with foreign ties for the recent violent unrest sparked by a drastic reduction of fuel subsidies
Analysis In Heavily Subsidized Iran, High Fuel Prices Could Spell Disaster for the Regime
Iran is in dire need of economic reform, but the latest squeeze of the middle class is a dangerous bet for Tehran, hoping to repress a massive wave of riots
Iran's Rohani Declares Victory Over Nationwide Protests That Reportedly Saw Over 100 Deaths
'The people have again succeeded in an historic test and shown they won't let enemies benefit from the situation,' president says, accusing foreign powers of stirring unrest
Analysis Iran's Attempts to Quell Protests Bring Them Closer to the Boiling Point
At the beginning of the week the government still thought it could calm the public, but now the leadership seems to realize that it’s facing the threat of an all-out civil insurrection
Analysis Iraqi Protests Have Become Internal Threat for Iran
The gasoline price hike is causing the Iranian street to erupt, but if Iraqis topple their government, it could fuel an even bigger protest movement in Iran
Analysis Trump-Rohani Phone Call May Have Dissipated, but U.S.-Iran Negotiations Aren't Dead Yet
Despite the insult Trump endured when Rohani refused to speak with him, it seems that both the U.S. and Iran are willing to return to the negotiating table with sufficiently vague conditions to give each side great flexibility
Rohani's Brother Sentenced to Five Years in Prison in Iran
Supporters of the Iranian president claim the corruption case against his brother Hossein Fereydoun was politically motivated
Rohani Refused Call With Trump in New York, Report Says
According to New Yorker report, Macron paid Rohani an unannounced visit in during UN GA, had technicians set up secure line with Trump in a meeting room on Iranian president's floor
U.S. Offered to Remove Sanctions for Talks, Iran's Rohani Says; Trump Negates Report
Upon returning from the UN General Assembly, Iranian president says 'toxic atmosphere of maximum pressure' prevents negotiations ■ Trump claims Tehran asked sanctions be lifted for talks and he refused