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World recognizes Iran’s nuclear rights, deal is certain: Rouhani

The Iranian president says conclusion of a nuclear deal with the world powers is a sure thing.

President Rouhani to talk to people live on TV program

President Hassan Rouhani will talk to people live on a TV program on Monday night.

Interests of the establishment are all that matters to the Expediency Council

The chairman of the Expediency Council says the decisions of the council are meant to serve the interests of the country.

War combatants have not been seen: War veteran

The unsung heroes of the Sacred Defense reminisce about the days when a national sentiment of selflessness was popular.

Some 2,000 medics can serve their military service in the healthcare sector

The Health Minister says medical students are allowed to do their military service in the healthcare sector.

Top cleric blasts Cameron anti-Iran remarks

Iran's top cleric has rejected as “sheer lies” recent anti-Iran remarks by British Prime Minister David Cameron at the UN General Assembly

Aviation official blames excessive load for Iran-140 crash

The Crash Investigation Committee releases a report about the probable cause of Iran-140 accident in August.

I disagree with blocking social networks

Iran’s police chief says he disapproves of blocking social networking websites.

Iran said “No” to powers’ bullying in 8-year war

The Supreme Leader says Iran’s defense during the Iraqi-imposed war was a strong “No” to bullying powers.

My father is bracing for upcoming legislative elections: Mohsen Rafsanjani

Will Hashemi unite with reformists in upcoming parliamentary elections?

Even a review of presidential pledges may sound sweet

A closer look at the promises candidate Rouhani and later President Rouhani have made.

What is extremism?

A political analyst shares his thoughts about extremism and how it should be detected.

President describes containment of inflation as quite an achievement

President Rouhani says Iran’s economy is out of recession and a once runaway inflation is under control.

Islam promotes compassion rather than violence

A former president says that Iranians, inspired by the Muslim faith, are all for friendship and compassion rather than violence.

Enforcers of morality laws on motorbikes need permission to hit the streets

An official at Tehran governor’s office says the government not individuals should enforce the laws.

During impeachment there was no disrespect for science minister

A principlist MP says impeachment of the science minister was standard procedure and President Rouhani’s choice of replacement is not viewed as an act of defiance.

In this country life goes on

Transcript of the speech of deputy culture minister at the gathering of Iranian Media and the International Community which marked the launch of Iran Front Page.

Inflation to slip below 20 percent by March 2015

President Rouhani says his government is determined to fulfill its promise to shore up the economy and cling to the rights of the Iranian people.

Hardliners denigrating a representative gov’t that enjoys the leader’s support

Rafsanjani lashes out at extremists who denigrate a representative government that enjoys the leader’s support.

Role of National Library in turning moderation to a discourse

A look at how effective a role the National Library of Iran plays in turning moderation into a discourse.

An eight-year period unsuited for Iranian history

Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani issued a statement on his website on August 5, 2014 to mark the first anniversary of the rise to power of President Hassan Rouhani’s government of Prudence and Hope.

Fuelling religious rifts amounts to political ignorance

Unity is what Muslims need most at this juncture and fuelling differences is tantamount to ignorance, former president Hashemi Rafsanjani says.

Dr. Taqi Azad Armaki dissects roots of Khatami, Rouhani governments

An expert analysis of the reasons why the governments of reforms and moderation led by Khatami and Rouhani emerged in Iran.

Festering tumors eroding Muslims have same roots: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the two certain tumors eroding the Muslim world have the same roots.

Was it all pie in the sky?

A report on the promises candidate Rouhani made on the campaign trail and how successful he has been in fulfilling those pledges during his almost one-year-old presidency.

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