During his address at the 77th session of UNGA Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi waved a photo of Qasem Soleimani and described him as a hero for many in the Middle East and a figure who defeated the Islamic State group. He also vowed to obtain justice for the US assassination of Soleimani.

Iranian President Raisi displays picture of slain Iranian General Soleimani at UNGA

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi cancelled his interview with a veteran woman news anchor in the United States after she refused to wear a headscarf (hijab) for the scheduled interaction.

Female news anchor 'refuses demand to wear hijab', Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi cancels interview

Addressing the world leaders at the 77th session of the United General Assembly on Wednesday, Iran President Ebrahim Raisi in his debut speech expressed displeasure over the breakdown of the 2015 nuclear accord and accused the United States of “trampling upon” Tehran's aspirations.

At UN, Iranian President Raisi targets US over nuclear accord, says 'serious about reviving' it  

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi demanded US "guarantees" that it will not withdraw again from a nuclear deal if it is revived ahead of his debut visit to the United Nations.

Iranian President Raisi demands US 'guarantees' on nuclear deal

The Hengaw Human Rights Organisation said on Monday (September 19) that five people were killed in Iran when security forces opened fire during protests over the death of a woman in police custody.

Kurdish rights group says five killed in Iran during protests over death in custody

In an interview on Monday (Sept 19), Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stated that Tehran would be serious about resuming a deal on its nuclear programme if the US promised to not withdraw from it.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi demands US guarantee to resume nuclear deal

Calling the death of a young Iranian woman after her arrest by the morality police in Tehran "unforgivable," the White House condemned the incident. According to Iran's state media, authorities launched probes into the death of Mahsa Amini following a demand by President Ebrahim Raisi.

Death of Iranian woman after arrest by moral police 'unforgivable': White House

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated on Wednesday that it was unable to guarantee the "peaceful" nature of the Iranian nuclear programme, claiming that there had been "no progress" in resolving concerns about the alleged past presence of nuclear material at unreported sites.

UN Nuclear watchdog says can't ensure 'Iran's nuclear programme is exclusively peaceful'

European Union's policy chief Josep Borell has expressed hope that the Iran nuclear deal could be revived "in the coming days," however Tehran has asked for "stronger guarantees".

EU talks of nuclear deal in 'days', Iran wants 'stronger guarantees'

The revival of the nuclear deal would be pointless unless the UN nuclear watchdog put an end to its probe of undeclared sites in the country, according to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

Revival of nuclear deal pointless unless UN watchdog ends probe of undeclared sites: Raisi

What Putin wants from Iran and why Tehran might be cautious

On his first trip outside former Soviet Union since Ukraine war, Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with his Iranian and Turkish counterparts. Sending a strong message to the West about Moscow's plans to forge closer strategic ties, Putin's trip comes just days after US President Joe Biden visited Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Putin visits Iran to meet Erdogan, Raisi on first trip outside former Soviet Union since Ukraine war

Accusing Iran of repeatedly targeting Israeli interests, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has said that Tehran will be punished for instigating attacks through its proxies.

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett says Iran will pay 'full price' for instigating attacks through its proxies

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Oman on Monday as the two countries signed a string of trade deals and as international talks on Tehran's nuclear programme hang in the balance, leaving the Islamic republic under sanctions.

Oman, Iran sign trade deals, MoUs during President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Gulf

President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday (April 18) warned Israel about making the ''slightest move'' against Iran. During a speech to mark the National Army Day, Raisi said, "The Zionist regime (Israel), you should know that .

President Ebrahim Raisi warns Israel about making 'slightest move' against Iran

Iran on Monday blamed the United States for the slow pace of talks between Tehran and world powers in Vienna. The lead negotiator of the nuclear deal said Washington has put forward the condition that it will strike an agreement with Iran to revive the nuclear pact only when Tehran will release four US citizens.

Iran blames United States for the slow pace of talks between Tehran and world powers

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said that former United States President Donald Trump must face trial for his alleged role in the assassination of top general Qassem Soleimani two years ago, otherwise, Iran will have revenge.

Iran vows revenge unless Donald Trump not put on trial for general Qassem Soleimani killing

Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi speaks at the 76th general debate at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

WION-USA Direct: Ebrahim Raisi slams the United States in maiden UNGA address

WION-USA Direct: Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi addresses the 76th UNGA session

Iranians are voting to choose their next President. But all the odds are stacked in the favour of one man. Will hardliner Ebrahim Raisi become the next president of Iran? This week, on The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at Iran's presidential elections. Also on the show, how is climate change affecting West Asia and a look at how Yemen's museums are struggling to save the past. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

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In a stern message, President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Saturday that Iran will not allow the Islamic State group to establish a presence on the country's border with Afghanistan.

Iran won't allow IS presence on Afghan border, says President Ebrahim Raisi  

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi became the first foreign leader to visit and meet with Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi since the hardliner took office in August.

Iraq PM Al-Kadhemi meets Iran President Raisi for first time

After the withdrawal of Western troops and the Taliban seizing control, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi is calling for elections in Afghanistan to determine the future of the country.

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi calls for polls in Afghanistan

Tehran's foreign ministry says the resumption of nuclear talks with world powers will probably take another two to three months. The European Union-led talks, which aims to get the US back into the 2015 agreement have been underway since April.

Tehran says talks on 2015 nuclear deal might not resume for 2-3 months

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