Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Journalist Masih Alinejad speaks onstage

Iranian journalist targeted in alleged Iran kidnap plot says operation ‘must be condemned’

Masih Alinejad spoke from Brooklyn with The World's host Marco Werman about the kidnapping plot.

Iranian journalist targeted in alleged Iran kidnap plot says operation ‘must be condemned’
Men and women sit around a negotiating table with flags in the background.

Things That Go Boom: In nuclear negotiations, diplomacy can be a slog

Things That Go Boom: In nuclear negotiations, diplomacy can be a slog
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was Iran's president from 2005 to 2013.

Iran's notorious Ahmadinejad is running for president again

Iran's notorious Ahmadinejad is running for president again
Cover of "The Lonely War," a memoir by Nazila Fathi.

An exiled author remembers her dash out of Tehran

An exiled author remembers her dash out of Tehran
People wear green bands in support of the Iranian opposition movement during the funeral of dissident Iranian cleric Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri in the holy city of Qom on December 21, 2009.

Five years later, Iran's protest movement still casts a shadow over its politics

Five years later, Iran's protest movement still casts a shadow over its politics

Smoker? China, finally, says keep it out of the schools

China's getting serious about smoking — so serious it's banning smoking in schools. And it's imposing new restrictions as well. Meanwhile, in Austria, a former police officer is being compared to Robin Hood after he stole but said he planned to give it to the poor. Plus Denmark and Sweden consider a ban on circumcisions, in today's Global Scan.

Smoker? China, finally, says keep it out of the schools
US President Barack Obama talks with Iranian President Hasan Rouhani during a phone call in the Oval Office September 27, 2013. REUTERS/Pete Souza/The White House

In 2013, the presidents of Iran and the US spoke on the phone for the first time in 34 years

2013 was a historic year in US-Iran relations. For the first time in 34 years leaders of the two countries spoke on the phone.

In 2013, the presidents of Iran and the US spoke on the phone for the first time in 34 years
Employees of PSA Peugeot Citroen Aulnay-sous-Bois automotive plant demonstrate over pension reforms in Paris, September 10, 2013. PSA has laid off thousands of workers, in small part because of business lost from Iran sanctions.

A deal with Iran could change lives, for workers in France

For years, PSA — the company that makes Peugeot and Citroen cars — got around the Iranian embargo by selling Tehran what it called car “kits.” But it pulled the plug last year, under growing pressure to honor the embargo. PSA is now struggling and letting workers go. An Iran deal might just change that.

A deal with Iran could change lives, for workers in France
Iran's President Hasan Rouhani addresses the 68th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, September 24, 2013.

Leaders try to put a little heat in frigid US-Iranian relations

It's been six years since high-ranking American diplomats have gotten together for serious business. But on Thursday, that was all set to change.

Leaders try to put a little heat in frigid US-Iranian relations

Comedian Maz Jobrani Explains Mocking Chant Saying Goodbye to Ahmadinejad

The eight-year, two-term presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is over. Many Iranians--both in Iran and around the globe--celebrated with a distinct chant.

Comedian Maz Jobrani Explains Mocking Chant Saying Goodbye to Ahmadinejad

A New Chapter for Iran & the United States?

A New Chapter for Iran & the United States?

What's Next for Iran's Outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?

Iran's new President, Hassan Rouhani will be officially sworn into office on Sunday. He will take over from Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Now that his term has ended, what will he do? Anchor Carol Hills speaks with Iranian journalist Shirin Jaafari.

What's Next for Iran's Outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?

Iranian President-elect a moderate, with unknown ability to reform

An overwhelming majority chose Hassan Rowhani as the country's next president, leading some to wonder of Rohani's moderate background will lead to reforms in the isolated country. But Rowhani's power and ability to reform may be limited, with the country's Ayatollah retaining the true power.

Iranian President-elect a moderate, with unknown ability to reform

Iranian President-Elect Hassan Rouhani Delivers Diplomatic Talk at First News Conference

Iran's new president Monday held his first press conference since his victory. It wasn't filled with ominous messages aimed at the United States. Hassan Rouhani was more diplomatic in his statements.

Iranian President-Elect Hassan Rouhani Delivers Diplomatic Talk at First News Conference

Iran Bars Two Contenders From Presidential Race

Iran's electoral commission Tuesday barred two popular candidates from running in next month's presidential election. Iranian journalist Shirin Jafaari says the move to disqualify them might mean many Iranians will not bother to go to the polls.

Iran Bars Two Contenders From Presidential Race