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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (Photo credit: REUTERS/Fars News)

Main Challenges Facing Rouhani on Internal, International Levels

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 21, 2017 | World

London – Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani was able to achieve a second victory in the presidential elections, by receiving more than 57 percent of votes. However, his second term would be more difficult than the previous one, due to strong internal divisions...

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FILE PHOTO: Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani gestures as he registers to run for a second four-year term in the May election, in Tehran, Iran, April 14, 2017. President.ir/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Rouhani Criticizes Security Bodies’ Interference with Iran’s Economy

by Adel al-Salmi | Apr 28, 2017 | World

London – Outgoing Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticized the meddling of security bodies with the country’s economy. In a speech delivered three weeks ahead of Iran’s presidential elections, Rouhani underlined the influence of the Islamic Revolutionary...

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) shakes hands with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani during an official welcoming ceremony at the presidential complex in Ankara on April 16, 2016 (AFP Photo/Adem Altan)

Erdogan Meets Rouhani following Angry Exchanges

by Said Abdul Razzak | Mar 2, 2017 | Middle East

Ankara – Turkey is moving towards diffusing tension with Iran, following angry exchanges between the two countries’ leaders over the past month. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani, on Wednesday, on the sidelines of...

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Members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards march during a military parade to commemorate the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war in Tehran September 22, 2007. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl/File Photo

Spat between Ministry of Intelligence, Revolutionary Guard before Elections

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 28, 2017 | Middle East

London- Internal conflict between Iran’s elite revolutionary guard and national intelligence agency surfaced as the two offices exchanged accusations on accountability for security operations executed inside Iran over the last years. The quarrel intensified after...

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President Hassan Rouhani (L) and Judiciary Chief Sadeq Larijani attending a meeting in Tehran on September 4, 2014. AFP

Iran: Corruption Files Deepen Internal Division

by Adel al-Salmi | Jan 4, 2017 | Middle East

London- Tensions and clashes between conservative judiciary chief Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani and moderate President Hassan Rouhani have entered a new phase, with Larijani saying Rouhani has been accused of taking money from jailed tycoon Babak Zanjani. On Dec. 2, at...