International politics is no longer a zero-sum game but a multi-dimensional arena where cooperation and competition often occur simultaneously. Gone is the age of blood feuds. World leaders are expected to lead in turning threats into opportunities. Hassan Rouhani agearenablood share on social
All countries in my part of the world, we want democracy to prevail. I told the people, 'If you want American policies to stop, we need to take action.' We need to make the U.S. understand that its meddling is inappropriate. Hassan Rouhani actionamericancountry share on social
At face value, the U.S. Congress, there is a - they have a long way to go before they fully appreciate and understand Iranian people. Hassan Rouhani congressfacefully Change image and share on social
No country by itself and in an isolated manner would ever be able to effectively address the challenges it faces. Hassan Rouhani addresschallengecountry Change image and share on social
I'll tell you that when an innocent person is killed, we never go about asking or inquiring whether they were Jewish or Christian or Muslim. That's not our way or creed. Hassan Rouhani christiancreedinnocent Change image and share on social
Global challenges require collective responses. Hassan Rouhani challengecollectiveglobal Change image and share on social
We are not seeking... and looking for war with any nations. We are seeking peace and stability among all the nations in the region. Hassan Rouhani nationpeaceregion Change image and share on social
We believe that unilateral sanctions violate international law, in fact. They violate free trade. They violate human growth and development, human development, and that when you actually sanction a bank of a country, the meaning of it is quite clear. You're sanctioning medicine for the people. Hassan Rouhani bankclearcountry share on social
A constructive approach to diplomacy doesn't mean relinquishing one's rights. It means engaging with one's counterparts, on the basis of equal footing and mutual respect, to address shared concerns and achieve shared objectives. Hassan Rouhani achieveaddressapproach share on social
As leaders, we need to rise above petty politics and lead, rather than follow, the various interests and pressure groups in our respective countries. Hassan Rouhani countryfollowgroup Change image and share on social