Hassan Rouhani
Iran shuts French institute in protest at Charlie Hebdo cartoons
The cartoons were published by satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo as a tribute to Iranian women protesting against the regime.
EU optimistic on nuclear deal despite Iran leadership change
EU to send senior official to inauguration of Iranian president
How Trump empowered Iran’s hardliners
Iran nuclear talks make ‘progress,’ will reconvene next week
US, Iran move closer but stay apart in nuclear talks
US tries to break Iran nuclear deadlock with a new proposal for Tehran
European far right decries US violence but sees Trump as victim of ‘ridiculous’ fanatics
Other EU leaders called for vigilance to protect democracy as Russia and Iran denounced US.
Terror trial in Antwerp to test EU-Iran relations
An Iranian diplomat and three others face prosecution over alleged plot to bomb 2018 opposition gathering.
Emmanuel Macron’s big Beirut challenge
French president heads to Lebanon for the second time since the port blast, but faces resistance from political leaders.
Back in the spotlight: The man behind the UK’s coronavirus app
Matthew Gould has a key job heading up NHSX, the UK health service’s tech innovations wing.
Borrell backs Iran deal, trashes Trump’s Middle East peace plan
EU foreign policy chief visited Iran and won commitment that international monitoring of nuclear program will continue.
Rouhani says no to new ‘Trump deal’ for Iran
Iranian president says ‘right path’ is to stick with existing nuclear pact, after Boris Johnson calls on US president to broker a new one.
Iran admits to shooting down Ukrainian plane in ‘error’
While apologizing, Tehran also blames the incident on the United States ratcheting up tensions.
Macron eyes role as US-Iran peacemaker
France is uniquely placed to bring together the two sides — but the time may not yet be right.
Charles Michel admits: EU’s not in the Middle East ‘game’
European Council president struggles to explain how bloc will ‘enforce’ its role.
From impeachment to death sentences: How other countries punish wayward leaders
Other countries remove their leaders too. Some are a bit merciless.
Iran takes Europe hostage on nukes
EU leaders have at times sounded more critical of Trump than Tehran.
European powers ‘extremely concerned’ by Iran’s nuclear activities
Iran’s actions have potentially severe proliferation implications,’ according to a joint statement from France, Germany, the UK and EU.
The Macron method
Behind the scenes of the French president’s close-contact foreign policy.
Trump, Rouhani agreed 4-point plan before Iran balked: French officials
Document seen by POLITICO was basis for meeting and negotiations.
Trump says he rejected lifting sanctions on Iran to meet with its president
Tensions between Tehran and Washington have risen dramatically over the last year.
It’s ‘Dictator Day’ at the UN — with Trump in the middle
From Bolsonaro to Sisi to Erdogan, the early speaking lineup at the U.N. General Assembly is replete with autocratic leaders.
Boris Johnson calls for new ‘Trump deal’ with Iran
Donald Trump welcomes the call for a new Iranian nuclear pact.
Macron, Merkel and Johnson blame Iran for Saudi oil attack
European guarantors of the Iran nuclear deal issue joint rebuke of Tehran and urge ‘dialogue.’
Boris Johnson blames Iran for Saudi oil attack
UK PM says London would ‘consider’ any requests for military assistance from Saudi Arabia and the US.
Saudis promise ‘material evidence’ of Iranian involvement in oil attacks
Tehran’s defense minister denies allegations.
Trump leans against striking Iran
Confidants say the U.S. president may talk tough, but he’s deeply reluctant to drag the United States into a fresh war in the Middle East.
Putin, trolling Trump, says Saudi Arabia should buy Russian air defense system
Russian president’s barb comes after Washington says Iran likely to blame for drone attack.
Trump suggests Iran responsible for Saudi oil attack
The US is ‘locked and loaded’ to retaliate, Trump said.