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Iran reformists dance in streets for new president
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Wild celebrations broke out on Tehran streets that were battlefields four years ago as reformist-backed Hasan Rowhani capped a stunning surge to claim Iran's presidency on Saturday, throwing open the political order after relentless crackdowns by hard-liners to consolidate and safeguard their grip on power.
By Ali Akbar Bareini and Brian Murphy , June 15, 2013
Iranian-Americans and expatriates vote in election
With their passports in tow, Iranian-Americans and expatriates trickled into polling sites across the United States on Friday, joining their countrymen half a world away in voting in Iran's presidential election.
By Sarah Parvini , June 14, 2013
In Iran vote, reformists struggle with few options 
Despite four years of non-stop pressure, arrests and intimidation, Iran's dissidents still find ways to show their resilience.
By Brian Murphy , June 09, 2013
Quake hits Iran, Pakistan; dozens killed
An earthquake toppled homes and shops on both sides of the Iran-Pakistan border Tuesday, killing dozens of people and causing skyscrapers to sway in Dubai. It also forced Iranian officials — for the second time in less than a week — to issue assurances that its main nuclear reactor wasn't damaged.
By Nasser Karimi and Rebecca Santana , April 16, 2013
EU: Nuclear talks with Iran have failed
The EU's foreign policy chief says that nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers have failed to reach an agreement.
By Associated Press , April 06, 2013
Syria, Iran say Assad to remain in power till 2014
Iran and Syria condemned a U.S. plan to assist rebels fighting to topple President Bashar Assad on Saturday and signaled the Syrian leader intends to stay in power at least until 2014 presidential elections.
By Albert Aji and Zeina Karam , March 02, 2013
Kerry: Response to North Korea will send Iran a message
The world must show its resolve in the face of North Korea's nuclear provocations or risk emboldening Iran, which is under scrutiny over its uranium enrichment program, Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday.
By Matthew Pennigton , February 13, 2013
Biden: US would hold direct talks if Iran serious
The United States is prepared to hold direct talks with Iran in the standoff over its nuclear ambitions, Vice President Joe Biden said Saturday — but he insisted that Tehran must show it is serious and Washington won't engage in such talks merely "for the exercise."
By David Rising and Geir Moulson , February 02, 2013
Kerry: 'Do what we must' to stop Iran on nukes
Sen. John Kerry, President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of state, said Thursday that the United States will "do what we must" to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon even as he signaled that diplomacy remains a viable option with Tehran.
By Donna Cassata , January 24, 2013
Attack by Iran's Ahmadinejad sparks Israel walkout
Iran's president called Israel a nuclear-armed "fake regime" shielded by the United States, prompting Israel's U.N. ambassador to walk out of a high-level U.N. meeting Monday promoting the rule of law.
By Edith M. Lederer , September 24, 2012
High court turns down lawsuit by former Americans held hostage in Iran
The Supreme Court has declined to revive a lawsuit against Iran filed by Americans held hostage at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran more than 30 years ago. The justices on Tuesday did not comment in letting stand lower court decisions dismissing the $6.6 billion class-action lawsuit.
By Associated Press , May 29, 2012
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