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Russia: Chance for progress on Iran nuclear issue must be seized

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Iran has taken constructive steps toward compromise in the decade-old standoff over its nuclear program and world powers should reciprocate, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in remarks published on Tuesday.Full story

At G8, Obama and Putin express optimism on Iran after election

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed "cautious" optimism on Monday that the election of a moderate cleric in Iran's presidential poll would open up dialogue with Tehran over its disputed nuclear program. Full story

Cautious optimism at 'moderate' label on new Iranian president

  Rachel Maddow reports on the new president in Iran and whether his description as "moderate" is cause for optimism about better relations between Iran and the West.

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  High voter turnout in Iranian election

NBC’s Ali Arouzi reports from Tehran on the ongoing election in Iran and the high voter turnout levels this year.

  Iran calm before presidential vote

Tomorrow Iran will elect its new president. As the candidates make their last minute bids, NBC’s Ali Arouzi gauges the mood on the streets of Tehran.

  Iranian presidential candidates wrap up final day of campaigning

Karim Sadjadpour of the Carnegie Endowment talks about the Iranian election and explains how much power the newly elected president will have going forward.

  Favorite in Iran presidential election kicks off race

Saeed Jalili, Iran’s top nuclear negotiator, starts his campaign with a boisterous anti-American rally in Iran. NBC News’ Ali Arouzi reports from Tehran.

  Unpredictability causes disarray with upcoming Iranian elections

NBC’s Tehran Bureau Chief Ali Arouzi joins The Daily Rundown's Chuck Todd for a "deep dive" look into the Iranian election to replace President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

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President Elect Hassan Rouhani Holds His First Press Conference
President Elect Hassan Rouhani Holds His First Press Conference

TEHRAN, IRAN - JUNE 17: Iran's president elect Hassan Rouhani speaks during his first press conference after being elected on June 17, 2013 in Tehran, Iran. Rouhani expressed hope that Iran can reach a new agreement with major powers over its disputed nuclear program, saying a deal should be reached

Iranian President-elect Hasan Rowhani places his hand on his heart as a sign of respect after a news conference in Tehran on Monday.
Iranian President-elect Hasan Rowhani places his hand on his heart as a sign of respect after a news conference in Tehran on Monday.

Iranian President-elect Hasan Rowhani places his hand on his heart as a sign of respect after a news conference in Tehran on Monday.

Iranian President-elect Hasan Rowhani waves to media at the start of a news conference in Tehran on Monday.
Iranian President-elect Hasan Rowhani waves to media at the start of a news conference in Tehran on Monday.

Iranian President-elect Hasan Rowhani waves to media at the start of a news conference in Tehran on Monday.

Hasan Rowhani
Hasan Rowhani

Iranian President-elect Hasan Rowhani waves to media at the start of a press conference in Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 17, 2013. Iran's newly elected president pledged on Monday to follow a "path of moderation" and promised greater openness over the country's nuclear program, but sided with the hard-