Hassan Rouhani
Iran president slams US recognition of Jerusalem as capital
By Omer Farooq — February 16, 2018
HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Iran's president on Friday strongly criticized the Trump administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and urged Muslims to support the Palestinian cause.
Covering nude statues in Rome for Iran head draws Catholic leader’s scorn
By Rosie Scammell — January 28, 2016
ROME (RNS) “This is our culture. If you don’t want to see it, close your eyes!” Syrian Patriarch Youssef III Younan said as controversy continued over Italy's move to shield nudes from the view of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
Pope Francis meets Iran’s president to boost nuke deal, Mideast peace
By Rosie Scammell — January 26, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The meeting on Tuesday morning, the first between a pope and an Iranian leader since 1999, had been set for November, but Hassan Rouhani's European trip was postponed after the Paris terror attacks.
Iran’s Rouhani says it’s up to Muslims to correct Islam’s image
By Reuters — December 27, 2015
Rouhani, a relative moderate, said Islamic principles opposed violence and the extremism of groups such as Islamic State stemmed from "narrow-mindedness and a lack of moderation".
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