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With Sanctions Lifted, Iran's President Heads Straight To Europe

1:40pm January 25, 2016

by Greg Myre

Many financial restrictions were lifted Jan. 16 as part of Iran's nuclear deal with world powers. President Hassan Rouhani is already in Europe amid reports Iran may buy more than 100 Airbus planes.

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.

Obama: Iran Nuclear Pact Provides 'Constant International Supervision'

11:25am July 14, 2015

The president promised to veto any congressional attempt to reject the deal he and other Western powers reached early Tuesday. NPR's Tamara Keith and Michele Kelemen provide analysis of his remarks.

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World Powers Reach Agreement With Iran Over Its Nuclear Program

11:23am July 14, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The historic pact, which aims to restrict Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, still has to be approved by various world capitals.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry goes for a stroll along the shore of Lake Geneva on Sunday prior to renewed nuclear negotiations in Geneva with his Iranian counterpart.

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Iran Nuclear Talks Report Progress, While Critics Ratchet Up The Rhetoric

1:23pm February 23, 2015

by Peter Kenyon

U.S. and Iranian delegates are trying to settle on the framework for an accord on the future of Iran's nuclear program. Not everyone is impressed with this nuclear diplomacy.

Two Iranian textile merchants wait for customers in Tehran's main bazaar. President Hassan Rouhani has raised hopes by reaching out to the West and promising to work for an end to sanctions. But his team has cautioned that the country's economic problems

Iran's Leaders Send Sobering Message: No Quick Economic Fix

4:21am October 14, 2013

by Peter Kenyon

Iran's new President Hassan Rouhani says he will seek a nuclear agreement and an end to crippling Western economic sanctions. This has raised hopes that better economic times may be ahead. But Rouhani's team, as well as economists, say Iran's problems are deep-rooted and won't be easily solved.

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