Hassan Rohani

Iran’s president-elect Rohani: More of the same or a bridge to the West?

Hassan Rohani is a creature of the Iranian establishment swept to power with support from moderates. Can he serve as a bridge between the two?

By Ron Kampeas June 18, 2013 11:26 am

Nukes are Iran’s ‘inalienable rights,’ its new president says

Iran’s President-elect Hassan Rohani said he would strive for transparency in his country’s nuclear program but would not stop enriching uranium.

June 18, 2013 7:05 am

Iran’s new president still Khamenei-approved, Netanyahu says

The election of cleric Hassan Rohani as president of Iran does not change anything since he was shortlisted by the country’s radical Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, Israeli leaders said.

June 16, 2013 6:45 am

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Iran’s president-elect Rohani: More of the same or a bridge to the West?

Nukes are Iran’s ‘inalienable rights,’ its new president says

Iran’s new president still Khamenei-approved, Netanyahu says

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