Supreme leader now looks to close Vienna talks and have sanctions lifted, while moderates can still be blamed for concessions to West

Ex-Mossad deputy chief says hardliner's election as president is proof of Iran's radicalization on nuclear, terror policies; Putin is 1st leader to congratulate ultraconservative

Cleric seen as possible Khamenei successor vowed to keep up fight on graft, construct 4 million homes for low-income families and build 'government of the people for a strong Iran'

Authorities yet to announce official results; without naming ultraconservative cleric Raisi, Rouhani says his successor has been elected

Turnout expected to be among lowest in Islamic Republic's history as would-be voters express apathy over stunted candidate field seemingly designed to hand win to hardliner Raisi

Path has been cleared for triumph in Friday's vote of judiciary chief who oversaw executions of thousands, as Supreme Leader consolidates power and prepares his legacy

Home-grown Dena destroyer-class vessel and Shahin minesweeper arrive in ceremony; President Rouhani says procurement a 'major task'

In troubled country, choices for leadership do not inspire much confidence that things will get better

Powerful Guardian Council says it is not obligated to tell candidates why it has rejected their candidacy

Outgoing president criticizes hardliners over women's rights, internet censorship in response to their attacks over 'hope' campaign surroundeding now-tattered 2015 nuke deal