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An Iran Deal Milestone That Tehran Wants To Play Down

2:45pm October 14, 2015

by Peter Kenyon

Sunday is the so-called "adoption day" for the nuclear deal with Iran. It's the day that Iran will begin sharply curtailing its nuclear program as part of the agreement reached this summer.

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addresses the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters on Sept. 28.

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Iranian Parliament Votes To Approve Nuclear Deal

9:27pm October 13, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The bill must still be reviewed by a group of senior clerics, but President Hassan Rouhani's administration is hailing lawmakers' vote as a "historic decision."

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Iran State TV Says U.S. Journalist Jason Rezaian Has Been Convicted

5:53pm October 12, 2015

by Camila Domonoske

A spokesman for Iran's judiciary did not reveal details of the verdict. It's the latest development in a case that's been marked by secrecy.

This picture, released by the official website of the Iranian Defense Ministry on Sunday, claims to show the launching of an Emad long-range ballistic surface-to-surface missile in an undisclosed location.

Iran Test-Fires A New, Precision-Guided Ballistic Missile

3:38pm October 11, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Experts are debating whether the test violates the terms of Iran's nuclear deal, which bars Iran from developing missiles designed to carry nuclear warheads.

Hassan Rouhani, Iran's president, speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep in New York on Saturday. Rouhani offered his thoughts on Syria's future, the recent nuclear deal between world powers and Iran, freedom of expression and other issues.

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Transcript: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's Full NPR Interview

1:21pm September 28, 2015

In an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, the Iranian president discusses the landmark nuclear deal, prospects for resolving the crisis in Syria and issues of freedom of expression in Iran.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani prepares to speak with NPR's Steve Inskeep on Saturday in New York. Rouhani reaffirmed Iran's commitment to the nuclear deal and said his country would be willing to discuss Syria's future with the United States â aft

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Iran's President: 'Driving Out The Terrorists' Is Key To Syria's Future

9:46am September 28, 2015

by Steve Inskeep

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reaffirms his commitment to the nuclear deal and tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that Iran is willing to discuss Syria's future with the U.S. — only after ISIS is defeated.

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Iran's President Hassan Rouhani prepares to speak with NPR's Steve Inskeep on Saturday in New York City. Rouhani spoke about the recent nuclear deal between the United States and Iran.

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Rouhani: There Are 'Differing Viewpoints' In Iran Over Nuclear Deal

8:00am September 28, 2015

by Scott Neuman

In an interview with Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep, the Iranian president says there are some in his country who are skeptical of Washington's desire to live up to its end of the bargain.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered his Atoms for Peace speech at the U.N. General Assembly in 1953. As part of this program, the U.S. helped Iran and other countries develop civilian nuclear technology based on the belief this would keep them from s

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Born In The USA: How America Created Iran's Nuclear Program

9:22am September 24, 2015

by Steve Inskeep

The U.S. provided Iran with its first nuclear reactor. It's still in operation at Tehran University, near the place where Iranians chant, "Death to America." It's all part of a long, strange history.

An Iranian man walks past a mural displaying an outline of Iran, adorned in the colors of the country's national flag, on June 29 in Tehran. A large majority of Iranians appears to support the nuclear deal.

What's Next For Iran? 5 Possible Futures, From Disaster To Hope

9:54am September 22, 2015

by Steve Inskeep

In the wake of the nuclear deal, NPR asked five Iran watchers to sketch out visions of what they think will happen in Iran and the broader Middle East, and in its relations with the West.

Benjamin Netanyahu To Visit The White House In November

7:54pm September 16, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The meeting signals a possible smoothing of relations between the heads of state after the Israeli prime minister's critical remarks about President Obama's plan to reach a nuclear deal with Iran.