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Iran's Rouhani says missile tests will continue 'if necessary'

"Our missiles are for our defence and for peace, they are not offensive. Know that while there is a technical need to conduct missile tests, we will do so and we will ask the permission of no one," Rouhani told reporters in Tehran.

May 22, 2017, 22:49 PM IST

Reformists sweep Tehran municipal vote as Rouhani wins Iran

Their win in Friday's election marks the first time reformists have totally controlled Tehran's municipal council since such votes began in 1999.

May 22, 2017, 17:33 PM IST

Modi congratulates Rouhani on re-election as Iran President

"Heartiest congratulations to my friend, President @HassanRouhani on his re-election," Modi tweeted in English and Persian languages.

May 20, 2017, 19:37 PM IST

Iran's Rouhani says upcoming election 'historical decision'

Rouhani said, "We are at the edge of a great historical decision. Our nation will announce if it continues on the path of peacefulness or if it wants to choose tension." 

May 13, 2017, 23:32 PM IST

Iran's Rouhani says election rivals are 'violent extremists'

Rouhani faces a tough battle for re-election on May 19 as conservative opponents attack his failure to revive Iran's stagnant economy.

May 08, 2017, 21:37 PM IST