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Iran's Rouhani sworn in for second term amid US tensions Iran's Rouhani sworn in for second term amid US tensions
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has been sworn in for a second term after a landslide victory over his hardline opponent in elections in May.Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has been sworn in for a second term after a landslide victory over his hardline opponent in elections in May.
However, ahead of the ceremony Mr Rouhani accused the US of undermining the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.However, ahead of the ceremony Mr Rouhani accused the US of undermining the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.
Iranian officials also urged Europe not to side with the Trump administration.Iranian officials also urged Europe not to side with the Trump administration.
The White House says Iran is complying with the deal but Mr Trump says Iran is violating its spirit.The White House says Iran is complying with the deal but Mr Trump says Iran is violating its spirit.
Last month the US announced new sanctions over Iran's missile programme and alleged support for terror groups.Last month the US announced new sanctions over Iran's missile programme and alleged support for terror groups.
"The US's repeated violations of its commitments and the new sanctions it imposed on Iran have left a negative impact on Iran's public opinion, and can hamper implementation of the nuclear deal," the Tasnim news agency quoted Mr Rouhani as saying."The US's repeated violations of its commitments and the new sanctions it imposed on Iran have left a negative impact on Iran's public opinion, and can hamper implementation of the nuclear deal," the Tasnim news agency quoted Mr Rouhani as saying.
Foreign Minister Javad Zarif meanwhile told EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini that President Trump was "trying to destroy the nuclear accord at Iran's expense" and said "Europe should be conscious of this", Tasnim reported.Foreign Minister Javad Zarif meanwhile told EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini that President Trump was "trying to destroy the nuclear accord at Iran's expense" and said "Europe should be conscious of this", Tasnim reported.
State media also quoted Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as asking Europe to "take a more independent policy towards Iran".State media also quoted Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as asking Europe to "take a more independent policy towards Iran".
Mr Rouhani won 57% of the vote in May's election after promising to create jobs and build bridges with the outside world.Mr Rouhani won 57% of the vote in May's election after promising to create jobs and build bridges with the outside world.
Rouhani's people power - Kasra Naji, BBC PersianRouhani's people power - Kasra Naji, BBC Persian
In Iran the ultimate power lies with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He has been ruling the country for nearly three decades, increasingly like an absolute monarch.In Iran the ultimate power lies with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He has been ruling the country for nearly three decades, increasingly like an absolute monarch.
Constitutionally he has power to lay down the general guidelines. He is commander-in-chief with the power to declare war or peace and appoint all the top generals, as well as the head of the judiciary.Constitutionally he has power to lay down the general guidelines. He is commander-in-chief with the power to declare war or peace and appoint all the top generals, as well as the head of the judiciary.
Informally he has been demanding to approve ministers in several key ministries. All this leaves little to the president.Informally he has been demanding to approve ministers in several key ministries. All this leaves little to the president.
But the supreme leader is not elected - he is chosen by a group of clergymen. In May, nearly 24m people voted for Mr Rouhani - a source of power that the hardliners, even the supreme leader, cannot ignore.But the supreme leader is not elected - he is chosen by a group of clergymen. In May, nearly 24m people voted for Mr Rouhani - a source of power that the hardliners, even the supreme leader, cannot ignore.
Dozens of world dignitaries attended his inauguration, reflecting an easing in Iran's isolation since the nuclear deal. Dozens of world dignitaries attended his inauguration at Iran's parliament, reflecting an easing in Iran's isolation since the nuclear deal.
Guests included Ms Mogherini and the chairman of the North Korean parliament, Kim Yong-nam, signalling a growing closeness between Tehran and Pyongyang particularly over defence matters.Guests included Ms Mogherini and the chairman of the North Korean parliament, Kim Yong-nam, signalling a growing closeness between Tehran and Pyongyang particularly over defence matters.
During his speech, Mr Rouhani said Iran would not break the terms of the nuclear deal but would respond to US measures.
"Sanctions and distractions will meet a response of proportional measures," he said.
However he also vowed to pursue moderate policies and called for greater regional co-operation.
"We prefer peace to war and reform to stagnation," Mr Rouhani said.
Last month, the US state department accused Iran of undermining stability, security and prosperity in the Middle East.Last month, the US state department accused Iran of undermining stability, security and prosperity in the Middle East.
It criticised Iran's support for the Syrian government and groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas and accused it of prolonging the conflict in Yemen by providing support for Houthi rebels.It criticised Iran's support for the Syrian government and groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas and accused it of prolonging the conflict in Yemen by providing support for Houthi rebels.
The state department announcement came a day after the Trump administration certified that Tehran was complying with its nuclear deal obligations.The state department announcement came a day after the Trump administration certified that Tehran was complying with its nuclear deal obligations.