Hassan Rouhani

Iran Ready to Work with EU in Fight against Terror: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the need for improvement of ties between Tehran and the European Union, and voiced Iran’s preparedness to develop its cooperation with the EU in a “collective” fight against terrorism.

President Rouhani Calls for Promotion of Ties with Brazil and Kyrgyzstan

In separate meetings with new Brazilian and Kyrgyz ambassadors to Tehran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani voiced the Islamic Republic’s preparedness to enhance its cooperation with the two states in all fields.

Iran’s President Congratulates Sri Lanka on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered his congratulations to the Sri Lankan people and government over the South Asian country’s Independence Day.

Basij Ready to Help Rouhani’s Government If It Asks for: Chief

Head of Iran’s Basij [volunteer forces] Organisation says his forces are prepared to help President Hassan Rouhani’s government in different fields if it asks for it.

Iran’s President Urged to Respond in Kind to Trump’s Travel Ban

An Iranian conservative newspaper has called on President Hassan Rouhani to reciprocate a travel ban imposed by his US counterpart Donald Trump on Iranian nationals.

Iranian President Opens Mideast’s Largest Grain Refinery

In a Tuesday visit to Alborz Province, President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated ‘Zar Grain Refinery’ as the largest of its kind in the Middles East and the first one in Iran.

Conservative Figure Calls for Iran President’s Stronger Reaction to Trump

An Iranian conservative figure has asked Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani to give a stronger response to US President’s rudeness and impoliteness towards Iranian nationals.

Iran Is neither Xenophile, nor Xenophobe: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says that Iran is neither afraid of other countries’ citizens nor attracted to foreign people, and will just make use of the constructive interaction with the world for its national interests.

MP Criticizes Rouhani’s Gov’t for Failing to Pursue Lawsuits against US

A top Iranian parliamentarian says President Hassan Rouhani’s government is not doing enough to follow up on the lawsuits Iran has filed against the United States.

Iran’s President Slams Trump for Building Wall along Mexico Border

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani harshly criticized his US counterpart Donald Trump for ordering the construction of a wall along the US southern border with Mexico, reminding him of the fate of the Berlin wall.

Iran’s President Visits Site of Collapsed High-Rise on National Day of Mourning

As Iran is observing a national day of mourning on Saturday following the deadly collapse of Plasco building in central Tehran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani visited the site of the collapsed high-rise in downtown Tehran to inspect the ongoing search and rescue operation there.

Iran Ready to Help Saudi Arabia in Regional Affairs: President Rouhani

Iranian President says Tehran is prepared to help Riyadh resolve its regional problems, particularly the crisis in Yemen, if Saudis make correct decisions.

Iran’s Economic Growth Has No Parallel in Middle East: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran's economic growth currently stands at 7.4 percent, and this has no parallel in the region.

Trump Doesn’t Know Nuclear Deal Is in His Favour: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani referred to the US President-elect Donald Trump’s opposition to the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, and stressed that JCPOA is a win-win deal that benefits all sides, including the US.

President Rouhani Urged to Answer 12 Questions in Today’s Presser

The leading conservative newspaper Kayhan has called on President Hassan Rouhani to answer 12 questions in his Tuesday press conference.

Iran’s President Voices Iran’s Support for Promotion of Peace in Balkans

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic has always called for and moved in line with the promotion of peace and stability in the Balkans.

Iran’s President Is Temporary Chairman of Expediency Council after Rafsanjani’s Demise

Iran’s president will preside over the Expediency Council (EC) sessions until a new chairman is appointed by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, an EC member said.

Iranian President Calls for Immediate Work on Joint Projects with Afghanistan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed the need for immediate implementation of joint projects with Afghanistan.

President Rouhani Confers with Turkish Counterpart on Syrian Crisis

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, exchanged views on a range of issues, including the latest developments in war-hit Syria and the demise of the former Iranian president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.

Iran’s President Calls for Reconciliation: Let’s Build Bridge instead of Wall

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani referred to the participation of Iranian people from all walks of life in the Tuesday funeral ceremony held for former president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, and said that the opportunity can be tapped for national reconciliation.

Tehran Subway Waiting for Government’s Subsidies: Mayor

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Mayor of Tehran, says subway construction in the Iranian capital has faced troubles due to a lack of governmental support.

Iran’s President Meets New Ambassadors of Germany, Ecuador, Morocco, Romania

In separate meetings on Saturday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani received the credentials of new ambassadors of Germany, Ecuador, Morocco, and Romania, calling for closer ties with the four states.

Iranian President Congratulates Pope, World Christians on Christmas

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered his congratulation to Pope Francis and world leaders on Christmas and the new Christian year, expressing hope that the world would see peace and justice in 2018.

Iran’s President Rejects Military Solution to Karabakh Dispute

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed hoped for the restoration of peace to the disputed Caucasus region of Nagorno-Karabakh through dialog.

Goodbye Tehran, Hello Yerevan: President Rouhani Starts Eurasian Tour

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday morning left Tehran for the Armenian capital of Yerevan, which is the first leg of his 3-nation Eurasian tour.

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