Hassan Rouhani
U.N. Secretary General António Guterres said on Wednesday that it’s been in touch with the United States in order to resolve any visa issues.
“Such a meeting will not take place,” said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Abbas Mousavi.
Erdoğan hosts Putin and Rouhani for Syria summit
Turkey: Summit aims to “end the climate of conflict” in Syria and achieve a “lasting political solution” • Rouhani: Problems in Syria include the “Zionist regime’s aggressions” and the “interventionist” U.S. presence.
Trump (again) says he could meet with Iranian president
“No problem with meeting. Iran should straighten out because frankly, they’re in a very bad position,” the U.S. president told reporters outside the White House.
The Israeli prime minister said “this is not the time to hold talks with Iran. This is the time to increase the pressure on Iran.”
“Sure, anything’s possible,” said U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton says President Donald Trump’s willingness to meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is part of his nature as a “dealmaker” and does not signify a weakening of his stance on the Islamic Republic.
Hassan Rouhani’s rejection occurred as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to meet with the Islamic Republic.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urges America’s allies to stop Iran from engaging in “destabilizing behavior,” warning of a possible Mideast arms race after U.N. arms embargo on Iran expires.
In a TV address, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran “favors talks and negotiations,” but insists that America lift its sanctions first.
“We do not seek the continuation of tension with some European countries,” said Iranian Prime Minister Hassan Rouhani on his website.
The tweet was in response to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warning European allies that the Islamic Republic will “take the next step” and increase its uranium enrichment.