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Ayatollah Khamenei says nuclear weapons are ‘forbidden under Islamic law’
During tensions with the United States over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Ayatollah Khamenei has come out and declared a fatwa over the use of nuclear weapons. But what does this really mean for Iran and the recent nuclear deal? The World’s host Marco Werman speaks with Omid Safi, a professor of Iranian studies at Duke University and the director of the Duke Islamic Studies Center, to find out.
Iran’s Rouhani willing to work with the West
Newly-elected Iranian President Hasan Rouhani has landed in the United States and quickly made a flurry of friendly gestures toward the West, including declaring Iran would not ever develop nuclear weapons. Rouhani has met with American media as he prepared for the U. N. General Assembly.
What Many Iranians (Unfiltered) Think of a Possible US Attack on Syria
In the case of Iran and its attitudes toward a possible US attack on Syria, the BBC Persian Service has been fielding comments — lots of them — from Iranian citizens. Marco Werman speaks with Rana Rahimpour of BBC’s Persian Service.
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.
Activists call for renewal of diplomatic relationship between Iran, U.S.
The United States and Iran haven’t had diplomatic relations for more than 30 years. But as confrontations continue between the two countries over Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, some are calling for the two countries to renew their diplomatic ties.
