Can Iran’s new President Raisi fix a deeply troubled economy?
Iran’s economy has been crippled by US sanctions and decades-long structural issues.
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Why was Iran’s top nuclear scientist assassinated?
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Iranian president accuses Israel of assassinating high-ranking nuclear physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.
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Rouhani: Iran and US can return to time before Trump
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and the United States can turn time back on ‘criminal’ Trump.
Iran conservatives score key victory in battle over cash handouts
Cash aid for struggling citizens could win hearts and minds for conservatives before presidential elections.
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Iran: Rouhani urges next US gov’t to ‘return to commitments’
In an apparent nod to a potential Biden presidency, Iran’s Rouhani calls for a US return to nuclear deal commitments.
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As US counts votes, Iran’s Rouhani signals tough times ahead
In televised speech, the Iranian leader says the next US president should respect international treaties and laws.
Concerns mount for human toll after US blacklists Iran’s banks
Critics say latest US sanctions will further hobble Iran’s ability to buy food and medicine as it battles pandemic.
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Iranian president accuses US of ‘savagery’ after new sanctions
Americans have inflicted $150bn of damage on the people of Iran with sanctions, its president says.
Iran sends message of resistance to US at UNGA
Tehran will not surrender to US pressure, no matter who the next US president is, President Rouhani tells the world.
Iran chides US as world refuses to reimpose sanctions
‘Bully’ United States will be met with ‘decisive response’ over unilateral UN sanctions moves, Iran’s president warns.
