In these four decades, the transmission of power has always been a part of Iran’s political reality, and power repeatedly has been exchanged between governments critical to and in opposition with each other.

President Rouhani says Iranian negotiators have completely observed the Leader’s guidelines during talks about the nuclear deal in Vienna.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has criticized the Europeans’ inaction toward reviving the multilateral 2015 nuclear deal, saying negotiations based on “mutual respect” and free from “threat and pressure” is the best means of resolving the current standoff.

President Rouhani says as an important international actor, the European Union must play a suitable role in counteracting the US’ unilateral policies.

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Iraq enjoy such strong ties that their relations have come to benefit the whole region.

Iran’s administration renews its allegiance to the ideals of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, in the run-up to the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.

Iran says all those culpable of dereliction of duty in last year’s mistaken downing of a Ukrainian airliner have to face trial.