According to statement from presidential office, hardliner makes remarks in call with outgoing foreign minister; says Tehran wants good relations with neighboring Kabul

Mohsen Mehralizadeh, the only reformist in the race, drops out to consolidate support for Abdolnasser Hemmati; Alireza Zakani endorses hardline frontrunner Ebrahim Raisi

Mohammad Javad Zarif publicly celebrates Israeli premier's potential ouster, says he has 'joined the disgraceful journey of his anti-Iran co-conspirators'

Supreme leader lashes FM for bemoaning military's influence on foreign policy

Iran's FM is facing intense criticism for comments about the IRGC and Soleimani, but analysts say it's the ideal way to get his message to the public

Recording surfaced 2 months before Iran's presidential election and amid indirect talks aimed at restoring 2015 nuclear deal

Rouhani fires head of think tank that recorded hours-long interview in which Iran's FM described sharp divides within the regime

Leader calls Trump 'a mercenary of Zionist regime'; says controversial recording of foreign minster Zarif complaining of Soleimani's power was leaked to sow 'discord'

Iran's top diplomat bemoans airing of 'theoretical talk' featuring criticism of slain general Qassem Soleimani; Rouhani says leak aimed at sowing 'discord' during nuke deal talks

Rouhani-ordered investigation seeks to identify who released 'stolen' three-hour recording that has sparked anger among country's conservatives