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In 2015, Steve Kroft interviewed Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani on the heels of the landmark nuclear deal Iran had signed with six world powers.
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Iran announces planned nuclear activity
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced Tuesday the country will begin injecting gas into centrifuges at its Fordow nuclear facility. The move is a clear violation of the 2015 nuclear agreement that the U.S. pulled out of last year. Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joined CBSN to discuss the implications of Iran's latest move.
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President Trump said he'd be willing to meet with the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at a time of their choosing, saying he believes in "meeting." But Iran did not reciprocate the offer. Norman Roule, former national intelligence manager for Iran and expert for The Cipher Brief, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the tensions.
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Reaction in Iran
Within an hour of President Trump's announcement that he would not certify Iran's compliance with the nuclear deal, Iran's president took to the air and pushed back hard. President Hassan Rouhani called Mr. Trump's accusations abusive and downright wrong. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran, Iran.
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After a decisive victory, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has been re-elected for another term. Will he choose to advance his country's relationship with the U.S.? CBS News Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran, Iran.
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks with Steve Kroft about the historic nuclear deal and whether the U.S. and Iran can move past years of mistrust
A longer version of Steve Kroft's interview with President Rouhani of Iran about this summer's historic nuclear deal
A longer version of Steve Kroft's interview with President Rouhani of Iran about this summer's historic nuclear deal
It was Rouhani's first interview with a Western journalist since July's agreement
The Iran nuclear deal is moving forward, as Senate Republicans conceded defeat after losing one final vote to stop it. "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft traveled to Iran and spoke with President Hassan Rouhani. It was Rouhani's first interview with a Western journalist since July's agreement. Kroft joins "CBS This Morning" with a preview of his report.
U.S. and Iran to hold indirect talks
This week, intermediaries will meet in Vienna to begin indirect negotiations on efforts to get the U.S. and Iran back into compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which the Trump administration pulled out of in 2018. Barak Ravid, Axios contributor and author of "Axios from Tel Aviv," joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Hassan Rouhani said in an interview with Charlie Rose that terrorists invoke the name is Islam because evil will prey on the righteous to advance its own cause
Hassan Rouhani said in an interview with Charlie Rose that terrorists invoke the name is Islam because evil will prey on the righteous to advance its own cause.
Hassan Rouhani also tells Charlie Rose what he thinks of the U.S. airstrikes against ISIS in Syria
Hassan Rouhani is in New York City this week for the U.N. General Assembly. Rouhani tells Charlie Rose why he won't be meeting with President Obama and what he thinks of the U.S. airstrikes against ISIS in Syria.
Iran weighs next move in nuclear program
The world is waiting to see how Iran will respond to the assassination of its top nuclear scientist, and the potential shift in the U.S. approach to the region under the Biden administration. Contributing correspondent and author of "Axios from Tel Aviv" Barak Ravid joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Pompeo: The real challenge is inside Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he is open talks with Iran "with no preconditions." However, Iran says the comments are just wordplay. Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joined CBSN AM to discuss what this means.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attended the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he turned on the charm in an appeal for foreign investment
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attended the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he turned on the charm in an appeal for foreign investment. Margaret Brennan reports.
U.N inspectors visited a heavy water production plant in Iran. The inspection is part of the nuclear agreement with the U.S. in exchange for easing economic sanctions
U.N inspectors visited a heavy water production plant in Iran. The inspection is part of the nuclear agreement with the U.S. in exchange for easing economic sanctions. Iran's president is walking a fine line between supporters of the plan and hardliners who accuse him of selling out. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Paul Manafort trial day six
Tuesday marks the sixth day of Paul Manafort's trial, and the second day of his associate Rick Gates' testimony. Washington Post reporter David Nakamura and NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to analyze the latest out of the Manafort trial and the Mueller probe.
Potential threat to U.S. cybersecurity
The Cipher Brief released a report detailing the growing cyberwarfare threat from Iran. Cipher Brief expert Rick Ledgett, a former deputy director of the National Security Agency, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the report on how Tehran is growing its capabilities, and it could be a threat to the U.S.
Trump orders strike on Iran, then calls it off
President Trump says he called off military strikes on Iran because the Pentagon estimated 150 people would have been killed. He said three sites were originally targeted and more sanctions were issued. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest from the United Arab Emirates, and McClatchy military and veterans reporter Tara Copp join CBSN with more.
Trump set to impose new Iran sanctions
President Trump is set to impose new sanctions on Iran. This comes after the country downed a U.S. drone and allegedly attacked oil tankers in the Middle East. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy reports from Washington, and Asha Castleberry, a national security analyst, U.S. Army veteran and foreign policy professor at George Washington University, joined CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Iran to breach limits of nuclear deal
The already high tensions between the U.S. and Iran are rising Sunday after Tehran confirmed it would be enriching uranium above agreed-upon limits. USA Today's Washington Bureau chief Susan Page joins CBSN's Dana Jacobson to discuss what happens next.
Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technology
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
U.S.-Iran deal is "within our reach," Omani mediator says
Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran have made "substantial progress" toward a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi told CBS News on Friday.
Bill Clinton at Epstein deposition: "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong"
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
Renee Good's dad: I would take those bullets a thousand times to protect her
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Trump administration labels Iran state sponsor of wrongful detention
The designation enables the U.S. to punish Iran for detaining Americans for political leverage
Hegseth says Pentagon canceling troops' attendance at top universities
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Pentagon would be canceling troops' attendance at some of the nation's top universities.
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Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, officials say
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Hegseth says Pentagon canceling troops' attendance at top universities
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Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
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Trump ends federal use of Anthropic's AI tech
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