Activists Urge Rouhani To Help End House Arrests

Iranian President To Take Oath For Second Term

Rights Group Calls On Mogherini To Pressure Tehran Over Human Rights

Amnesty International has urged European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini to use an upcoming visit to Iran to demand that Tehran immediately release all imprisoned human rights activists.

Kurdish Official Says 'No' to Baghdad-Tehran Oil Agreement

RSF Urges Rouhani To Protect Journalists And Rule Of Law

As President Hassan Rouhani’s inauguration ceremonies got underway on Thursday, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) called on the re-elected president to keep his promises regarding “media freedom” and promoting “the rule of law”.

Iran Security Council Secretary Says U.S. Wants Out of JCPOA

The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says the United States plans to pull out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (JCPOA) or Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers.

Rouhani Sworn In For Second Term, Pledges Improved Relations

In his inauguration ceremony on Thursday August 3, President Hassan Rouhani reiterated his commitment to engage in “constructive and effective interaction” with the rest of the world.

Iran Says New US Sanctions Violate Nuclear Deal, Vows "Proportional Reaction"

Iran said new sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday break the terms of its nuclear deal with the United States and other world powers, and vowed an "appropriate and proportional" response.

Iran's Judiciary Announces New Charges Against Baghaei

Tehran’s Prosecutor-General has characterized recent comments made by former president Ahmadinejad’s deputy as “unprecedented” and “war declamation”.

Trump Signs New Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Into Law

The White House says U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a bill into law that imposes new sanctions on Russia.

Kuwait Denies Its Waters Used For Iran Supplies to Houthis