Rouhani

Protests continue in Iran as cleric urges tough action

Tehran - Muslimchronicle

As protesters continue to take to streets in Iran and shout anti-government slogans against high prices a top cleric in the second largest city of Mashhad has called for tough action by security forces. According to the information provided by the network of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran inside the country, , the anti-regime protests in Iranian cities haveRead more

Trump hostility set to deepen Iran power struggles

Ankara - Muslimchronicle

Iranians quickly closed ranks against a hawkish new US approach to Tehran, but Iran’s powerful hard-liners are set to exploit the latest dispute with Washington to weaken domestic rivals who are open to the West, analysts and insiders say. President Donald Trump’s warning on Friday that he might ultimately terminate a landmark 2015 nuclear deal sets the stage for anRead more

A look at the ‘dark past’ of those proposed for Rouhani’s Cabinet

Tehran - Muslimchronicle

Anticipation is growing in Iran to discover Rouhani’s new proposed cabinet and the voters who elected him as their representative are interested to know who will aid their president in decision making during the four years to come. Below are some of the most prominent and known faces, in addition to a brief history of this proposed cabinet: Alireza Avaii,Read more

Qatar sends delegations to Iran to attend Rouhani

Tehran - Muslimchronicle

Qatar reportedly sent its Minister of Economy and Trade, Ahmed bin Jassem Al-Thani, as its representative during the inauguration of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's second term in office. Qatar's participation in Tehran comes in the shadow of its crisis with a number of Gulf and Arab states calling for a series of demands, including a suspension of relations with IranRead more

Iran needs 'no one's permission' to build missiles, says Rouhani

Dubai - Arab today

Iran will ask "no one's permission" to build up its missile capability, President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday, in what appeared to be a defiant response to U.S. efforts to hamper the Iranian military. Facing an election in May where he hopes to secure a second four-year term, Rouhani has had to defend himself from opponents who say he hasRead more

Iran's Rouhani wants chemical attack in Syria investigated

Dubai - Arab today

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on Saturday for an impartial probe of this week's suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria and warned that U.S. missile strikes in response risked escalating extremism in the region. Washington accused the government of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad of the attack and on Friday launched cruise missiles at a Syrian airbase that the PentagonRead more

ran interference must stop before talks: UAE

DUBAI - Arab Today

If Iran wants dialogue with the Gulf Arab states, it must stop interfering in its neighbours’ internal affairs, the UAE has said in response to Iran’s call for a dialogue with Gulf states. “[Iranian Foreign Minister Jawad] Zarif calls for a regional dialogue in the Arabian Gulf. For the dialogue to be serious and away from propaganda, Tehran must stopRead more

Kuwait emir to visit Oman on Monday

Muscat - Arab today

Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, will pay a three-day state visit to Oman starting from Monday. Shaikh Sabah will discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries with Sultan Qaboos Bin Saeed. During his visit to the Sultanate, the Emir of Kuwait will be accompanied by a high-ranking official delegation. Last Wednesday, IranianRead more

Rouhani says he wants ‘better ties’ with Gulf states

Beirut - Arab Today

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his country sought good relations with its Gulf Arab neighbours as he began a one-day trip to Oman and Kuwait on Wednesday, his first since taking power in 2013. Relations between Iran and the Arab countries of the Gulf, particularly Saudi Arabia, remain strained over their support for opposing sides in the conflicts in SyriaRead more