Hassan Rouhani

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Hassan Rouhani — Former President. Artesh's archive holds 3,666 stories naming Hassan Rouhani. The 22 most recent, from 19 July 2026 to 20 October 2026, come from Iranian state and state-linked outlets Donya-e-Eqtesad (4), Tehran Times (1) and international and independent outlets Radio Farda (15), BBC Persian (1). Affiliations: Donya-e-Eqtesad is a private Iranian economic daily; Tehran Times is a state-owned English-language Iranian daily. 10 headlines that say only "Rouhani", with no first name, are left out because they could refer to either person.

In the news

October 2026 (Mehr–Aban 1405, 1 story)

3 Oct — Hassan Rouhani Sends Condolences to Abbas Araqchi (Donya-e-Eqtesad). Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a message of condolence to Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi following the death of Araqchi's sister.

September 2026 (Shahrivar–Mehr 1405, 5 stories)

30 Sep — Pezeshkian Meets Rouhani at Ahmad Nategh Nouri's Memorial Ceremony + Photos (Donya-e-Eqtesad). Pezeshkian met with former President Hassan Rouhani during the memorial ceremony for Ahmad Nategh Nouri, a notable political figure. The meeting has garnered public interest, highlighting ongoing political connections and relationships.

27 Sep — Rouhani's Account of the Swiss President's Meeting with the Martyr Leader of the Revolution + Video (Donya-e-Eqtesad). Hassan Rouhani shares his perspective on a historical meeting between the Swiss President and the late leader of the Iranian Revolution.

27 Sep — Why Did Rouhani's 'Questioning the People' Become Controversial?! (Donya-e-Eqtesad). The political landscape in Iran is currently experiencing renewed factional tensions, largely driven by the recent statements of former President Hassan Rouhani.

8 Sep — Rouhani Calls for Public Input on War End, Faces Arrest Demands (via a news aggregator feed, publisher not recorded). Iran's former president Hassan Rouhani has called for public input on the decision to end the ongoing war, which has led to demands for his arrest from various factions.

4 Sep — Hassan Rouhani Criticizes State Media and Calls for a 'Dignified' End to War (BBC Persian). Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged support for the negotiating team while criticizing state media's control by a minority.

August 2026 (Mordad–Shahrivar 1405, 1 story)

5 Aug — Rouhani: US and Israel Underestimated Iran's Resilience (Tehran Times). Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticized the US and Israel for underestimating Iran's resilience, highlighting the leadership of Martyr Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in countering their threats.

July 2026 (Tir–Mordad 1405, 15 stories)

22 Jul — Trump Responds to Rouhani's Remarks: He Should Be Careful (Radio Farda). Donald Trump warned Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to be careful following Rouhani's threats against those who threaten Iran. This exchange marks an escalation in tensions between the U.S.

22 Jul — Hassan Rouhani Strongly Criticizes the Seizure of Two Billion Dollars of Iran's Assets in the U.S (Radio Farda). Iran's President Hassan Rouhani condemned the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to seize two billion dollars of Iran's assets as theft and a violation of international law.

22 Jul — Rouhani's Strong Criticism of 'Spread of Accusations, Insults, and Narrow-Mindedness' (Radio Farda). Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticized the political climate in Iran for its insults and accusations, calling for unity among political factions.

22 Jul — Rouhani: A New Chapter in Iran-Italy Relations Has Begun (Radio Farda). Iran and Italy have signed commercial contracts worth 18.4 billion dollars, marking the beginning of a new phase in their bilateral relations.

22 Jul — Hassan Rouhani Forecasts Economic Growth Rate of Five Percent for Next Year (Radio Farda). President Hassan Rouhani forecasts a five percent economic growth for Iran next year, despite warnings from parliament about a severe recession.

22 Jul — Assault on Motahari: Another Test for Rouhani's Government (Radio Farda). Hassan Rouhani has ordered an investigation into the assault on Ali Motahari, a member of parliament, during his visit to Shiraz. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between government officials and extremist groups in Iran.

21 Jul — Hassan Rouhani: Year 98 is also marked by sanctions and hardships like 97 (Radio Farda). President Hassan Rouhani stated that Iran is facing another year of sanctions and hardships, similar to the previous year, while highlighting recent legal victories against the U.S. in international courts.

and 8 more that month, in the timeline.

Iranian outlets vs international outlets

Donya-e-Eqtesad focused on Hassan Rouhani's interactions and ceremonial appearances, such as sending condolences to Abbas Araqchi and attending Ahmad Nategh Nouri's memorial ceremony. Tehran Times highlighted Rouhani's comments on international relations, specifically his views on the resilience of Iran against the US and Israel. BBC Persian reported on Rouhani's criticism of state media and his call for a dignified end to the war. Radio Farda extensively covered Rouhani's criticisms and political challenges, including his remarks on the seizure of Iranian assets, his forecast for economic growth, and his criticisms of accusations and narrow-mindedness. Radio Farda also reported on Rouhani's diplomatic activities, such as his planned travel to Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin.

Full dated timeline of coverage

Written from Artesh's own coverage record: every statement is attributed to the outlet that reported it. Last updated October 23, 2026.