rouhani

The president's re-election presents an opportunity to reduce the diplomacy deficit, particularly with the U.S., Israel and Saudi Arabia.
The U.S. president-elect has the option of engaging Tehran and bringing stability to a region that has not known it for decades.
"It's a decision that offends Western culture, as well as the supremacy of art as a vehicle for culture and liberty."
Rouhani said hard-liners "misuse" remarks by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the possible spread of U.S. influence in Iran as an excuse for the detentions.