Rouhani felicitates France on National Day

TEHRAN — President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations on the National Day of France to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.

JCPOA anniversary: JCPOA was product of Iran’s openness to engagement

TEHRAN – Five years after the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) about Iran’s nuclear program was signed, the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday said the JCPOA was the product of Tehran’s openness to engagement.

Defying U.S., China and Iran near trade and military partnership: NY Times

TEHRAN= Iran and China have quietly drafted a sweeping economic and security partnership that would clear the way for billions of dollars of Chinese investments in energy and other sectors, undercutting the Trump administration’s efforts to isolate the Iranian government because of its nuclear and military programs.

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Iran mulls lawsuits and legal actions to unblock funds

In his recent reaction to Seoul’s blockage of Iranian assets, President Hassan Rouhani said South Korea’s seizure of Iranian assets “is by no means acceptable and we expect Seoul to lift the restrictions as soon as possible.”

Rouhani inaugurates industrial projects worth $1.4b in 3 provinces

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, on Thursday, inaugurated several industrial and mining projects worth 58.8 trillion rials ($1.4 billion) in three provinces via video conference, IRNA reported.

Rouhani advisor calls Iran-China agreement ‘a sign of strength’

TEHRAN - An adviser to President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday defended the draft agreement for long-term strategic partnership between Iran and China, suggesting reaching a long-term agreement with another country “is not a sign of weakness” rather “a sign of strength”.

Rouhani says Iran, Venezuela should deepen ties

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani has said that Iran and Venezuela should deepen “strategic” and “friendly” ties.

130 MPs sign petition to question Rouhani

TEHRAN – 130 MPs in the new parliament have signed a petition seeking questions from President Hassan Rouhani over price rises.

Rouhani felicitates Algerian counterpart on Independence Day

TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday forwarded a congratulatory cable to his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune as well as Algerian government and nation on the country's Independence Day.

U.S. cannot cause any harm to the will of Syria’s friends, Iranian president says

Rouhani, Putin, Erdogan voice commitment to Syria’s sovereignty

TEHRAN — Presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey on Wednesday held a tripartite virtual summit voicing strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria.

Rouhani: No toleration for ‘political blow’ to nuclear deal

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the United States has so far done economic blows to the 2015 nuclear deal but if Washington does a “political blow” to the multilateral agreement Iran will not “tolerate” it and will give a decisive response.

Rouhani advisor Hamid Aboutalebi submits resignation

TEHRAN - Hamid Aboutalebi, a political advisor to President Hassan Rouhani, has submitted his resignation.

Rouhani highlights the need for unity between three branches of government

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the necessity of unity and cooperation among the three branches of the government, namely the executive, legislative and judicial powers.

Rouhani calls for close cooperation with Pakistan in border security

Pakistan’s ambassador submits credentials to Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhnai has called for expanding cooperation with Pakistan in protecting security in border areas.

President says Iran not waiting for the U.S. presidential elections

Rouhani calls on IAEA to maintain its independence

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the International Atomic Energy Agency should maintain its independence and advised the Europeans not to give in to the United States’ pressure.

Rouhani, Putin and Erdogan to discuss Syria via videoconference

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani of Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish president, plan to hold a videoconference on Syria within the framework of the Astana format.

Tehran, Moscow share common responsibility for regional security, Rouhani says in message to Putin

TEHRAN — President Hassan Rouhani has felicitated his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on the occasion of Russia’s National Day, saying Tehran and Moscow share common responsibilities and interests with regard to the security of the region.

Iranians have ‘broken U.S. knee’ through unity: Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that “kneeling on neck” is the policy of the United States but the Iranians have “broken the U.S. knee with hammer of unity”.

Govt. trying to cushion low-income groups against economic turbulence: Rouhani

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that all the government’s efforts have been focused on strengthening the economic resilience of the low-income groups and protecting them against the economic shocks, IRIB reported.

Applying health protocols is a priority for tourism recovery, Rouhani says

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani has emphasized the need for formulating health protocols as a top priority to get the tourism and handicrafts industry back on the right track as the sector is suffering from a grave recession in the midst of a coronavirus lockdown.

Rouhani to Trump: Holding Bible to justify violence against Americans is ‘shameful’

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that it is “shameful” that President Donald Trump holds Bible in his own hand to justify violence against Americans who are protesting the death of a black man by a White policeman.

Rouhani says Iran stands beside Afghanistan

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani has said that Iran will stand beside the Afghan government and people to help them promote peace, stability and security.

Iranian parliament is symbol of Islamic democracy: Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Iran’s parliament (Majlis) is “symbol of Islamic and religious democracy”.

11th Parliament inauguration ceremony kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN– The inauguration ceremony for the 11th Iranian Parliament after the Islamic Revolution has kicked off in Tehran with elected MPs and senior officials in attendance.

Rouhani declares law on countering Israel’s hostile actions

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday officially declared a law for countering the hostile actions of the Zionist regime against peace and security.

Rouhani urges Switzerland to be more effective in countering U.S. illegal acts

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani has urged Switzerland to play a more effective role in countering the United States’ illegal actions and economic pressure against Iran.

President Rouhani to deliver speech at parliament’s opening ceremony

Iran’s new parliament to kick off on Wednesday

TEHRAN — The next 4-year term of the Iranian parliament is set to kick off in a ceremony on Wednesday, according to Tasnim.

‘U.S. sanctions on Venezuela broken by arrival of Iran’s oil tanker’

TEHRAN - Abdel Bari Atwan, the editor-in-chief of the Rai al-Youm website, has told Al Mayadeen TV channel that the U.S. President Donald Trump has suffered defeats as Washington’s sanctions on Venezuela have been broken by arrival of Iran’s oil tanker.

Rouhani says it’s necessary to reopen borders with Turkey

TEHRAN – In a phone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday, President Hassan Rouhani said that it is necessary to reopen land and air borders by observing healthcare protocols.

President says Quds will not remain in occupation of the tyrants

Quds will never be forgotten, Rouhani says

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Quds will never be forgotten and it will be liberated from the tyrants.