There is no discrimination between Shia and Sunni citizen rights in Iran, the Iranian president told residents of Bandar Abbas on Tuesday February 26. Hassan Rohani stressed that his government has promised this equality from the start and will stand by its commitment. In a tour of Hormozgan Province, Rohani gave a speech in […]
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Reports say people were arrested trying to join anniversary march
Iranian opposition websites report that a number of participants in today’s march marking the anniversary of the 1979 Revolution have been arrested by security forces. The Kaleme website reports that a group of people who had intended to join the march, following an invitation from President Hassan Rohani and former president Mohammad Khatami, were […]
Rohani touts achievements during Revolution anniversary
Iranian President Hassan Rohani marked the anniversary of the 1979 Revolution among demonstrators who defended the report card of his administration. Iranian media report that on the 35th anniversary of the Revolution, Rohani told marchers that as a result of his government’s six months in power, the country has become more peaceful and the […]
Rohani tells forum Iran welcomes foreign investment
The Iranian president told the World Economic Forum at Davos that Iran is open for foreign investment. Hassan Rohani spoke as the first guest speaker following greetings from Klaus Schwab, the forum founder. “We intend to reopen trade, industrial and economic relations with our neighbours,” Rohani said, adding that “Iran’s economy has the potential […]
Rohani declares Syrian talks likely to fail
Iranian President Hassan Rohani said on Wednesday January 22 that he does not see much hope for success at the Geneva 2 conference aimed at resolving the Syrian conflict. Rohani, who spoke prior to his flight to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, said today: “With the current signals, we have little hope […]
Rohani encounters protests on journey to Khuzestan
Hassan Rohani began his first provincial visit on Tuesday January 14 arriving in Khuzestan amidst labour protests. Tasnim website reports that in a speech, the president noted the efforts to create 550 hectares of agricultural land, the replenishment of the Karoon River and the revival of the cities of Abadan and Khoramshahr. Some reports […]
Rohani pledges support for artists, orchestra
Iranian President Hassan Rohani has promised the artistic community that despite pressure from Parliament, his administration will make every effort to promote the National Symphony Orchestra. In a speech on the night of Wednesday January 8 in Tehran’s Vahdat Amphitheatre, Rohani stressed that his government will support artists in their stand against violence. He […]
Rohani targets profiteers exploiting sanctions
Iranian President Hassan Rohani has called for a task force to combat those who are driving up their profits by taking advantage of the sanctions. Iranian media reported on Saturday December 28 that deputy president Eshagh Jahangiri has been appointed as the head of this task force, and the government has announced that […]
Iran’s Rouhani eyes rebuilding relations with U.S., Europe
Iran wants to improve bilateral relations with the United States and other Western powers, President Hassan Rouhani said in an editorial published in a German newspaper on Monday, broaching an issue he has so far avoided since he took office. Rouhani won a landslide election victory in June promising a policy of engagement with […]
9 Reformists Tell Rouhani to Respect Voters’ Demands to Release Political Prisoners
In an open letter to the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, nine prominent reformist figures have asked for his immediate action to end “the misunderstandings left over from the 2009 elections.” The letter emphasizes the importance of forgiveness by both sides of the disputed election, release of political prisoners, and ending the house arrest of Mir […]