Don’t Blame France for Doubting Iran’s Sincerity
Iran’s president previously boasted that he had deliberately stalled negotiations to buy the nuclear program more time.
Hassan Rouhani
Hardliners Let Obama-Rouhani Diplomacy Play Out, For Now
Conservatives in Tehran and Washington seem willing to give diplomacy another try but will expect results soon.
Obama, Rouhani Try Telephone Diplomacy, Lawmakers Skeptical
Both leaders will have to persuade their domestic critics that a nuclear deal is worth it.
Iranian Leader Expected to Urge Dialogue in United Nations Address
With an Iranian president intent on diplomacy, there might finally be a chance of defusing the nuclear standoff.
Iranians, West Hope New President Will Break with Past
Hassan Rouhani might mark a change in his country’s relations with the West and alleviate economic suffering.
Europe, United States Cautiously Optimistic About Rouhani’s Win
The relatively moderate cleric may improve Iran’s relations with the rest of the world.