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Saturday

Iran's Rouhani Meets Protests And Cheers After Obama Chat

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani waves as his motorcade leaves Tehran's Mehrabad Airport upon his arrival from New York Saturday, one day after he spoke to President Obama by phone. Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Iran's Rouhani Meets Protests And Cheers After Obama Chat

Despite reports of a shoe being thrown at President Hassan Rouhani's car, he had many backers among the crowds that gathered near Tehran's airport Saturday. Some voiced their support; others criticized the U.S. and Israel.

Thursday

Private Meetings With Iranians Give Veteran Diplomat Hope

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the U.N. on Tuesday. Ray Stubblebine/Reuters/Landov hide caption

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The Two-Way

Private Meetings With Iranians Give Veteran Diplomat Hope

Ryan Crocker, a former ambassador to Iran and Afghanistan who has served Republican and Democratic presidents, was among the Americans who met with Iranian officials this week at the U.N. He's come away thinking that "it is possible to come to accommodations" with new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

On 'Morning Edition': Diplomat Ryan Crocker on his meetings with Iranian officials

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Tuesday

U.N. Must Battle 'Cold Logic Of Mass Graves,' Obama Says

President Obama addresses the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations in New York. Timothy Clary/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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U.N. Must Battle 'Cold Logic Of Mass Graves,' Obama Says

Nations will disagree about when and how to stop tyrants from committing mass murder, the president told the U.N. General Assembly. But he made the case that the international community must do more to prevent atrocities. Obama also used his address to say the U.S. is encouraged by signs of moderation from Iran.

UPDATED: Obama And Iranian President Rouhani Will Not Meet

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani during an interview with NBC — part of a charm offensive ahead of his visit to the U.N. General Assembly. Rouzbeh Jadidoleslam/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

UPDATED: Obama And Iranian President Rouhani Will Not Meet

White House officials said they offered to have an "encounter" on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, but the Iranians said it was "too complicated" at this point. The leaders of Iran and the United States haven't met since before the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

On 'Morning Edition': NPR's Michele Kelemen previews the opening of the U.N. General Assembly

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Friday

Diplomacy With Iran: Deja Vu All Over Again?

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani talks to NBC — part of a charm offensive ahead of his visit to the U.N. General Assembly in New York next week. Rouzbeh Jadidoleslam/AP hide caption

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Parallels

Diplomacy With Iran: Deja Vu All Over Again?

Iran's new President Hassan Rouhani has launched a charm offensive ahead of his visit to the U.N. General Assembly next week, leading to speculation of a new course for relations with the U.S. But there are plenty of reasons for skepticism — Iran's history with the U.S. not the least of them.

Iran's New Leader Calls For 'Constructive Dialogue'

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Iran's New Leader Calls For 'Constructive Dialogue'

Ahead of next week's opening of the U.N.'s general assembly, where he and other leaders will address the world, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is continuing what some have called a charm offensive.

On 'Morning Edition': Karim Sadjadpour of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

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