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Breaking News: Hassan Rouhani Takes Iranian Presidential Oath of Office, Ending Ahmadinejad Era

Hassan Rouhani was sworn in as Iran’s new president today, replacing controversial leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The 65-year old reform-minded cleric was elected by a coalition of traditional, conservative voters and those aiming for gradual reform within the Iranian system. As a former nuclear negotiator it is hoped that Rouhani’s credentials can help ease tensions over […]

Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Huge Issue in Upcoming Presidential Elections

The election to succeed outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is less than six months away but already speculation is heating up about who will succeed the controversial leader who has staked his legacy on Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear program. Many of the potential contenders have one thing overwhelmingly in common – they are all […]

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei: “Anyone who takes up the idea of an attack on Iran should get ready to receive a strong slap and an iron fist.”

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei predicted stiff resistance and bloody conflict if the United States and Israel were to launch attacks against Iran in order to disable its nuclear weapons program. Khamenei’s warning is given in light of leaked Israeli intelligence detailing plans for an attack by Israel on Iran that were in the implementation […]