Ultraconservative, who begins his term facing domestic and international crises, is expected to also already present his cabinet, two weeks ahead of deadline

Defense minister tells envoys from UNSC members the time has come for tangible actions -- including military -- against Tehran as hardline president comes into office

Reza Pahlavi urges US, Europe to keep up pressure on 'fragile regime in Tehran, particularly after election of hardliner Ebrahim Raisi as president

Hardliner, who takes over as country is in negotiations over nuclear deal and crippling sanctions, vows nation's economy won't be tied to 'will of foreigners'

Jerusalem urges EU to reverse 'shameful' decision to send diplomat to ceremony for 'butcher of Tehran'; cites deadly attack on oil tanker, Ebrahim Raisi's human rights violations

Lazar Berman explains why Israel is up in arms after an alleged Iranian attack on an oil tanker; health reporter Nathan Jeffay lists pros and cons of Israel's 3rd dose campaign

Ultra-conservative new president is set to take reign of a country facing deep economic problems; experts say he'll focus on removing trade barriers with China and Russia

NY Times reports on pessimism in Washington amid challenges facing accord, including new hardline government in Tehran and growing Iranian technical knowhow

But incoming president, who allegedly had role in 1988 mass killings, is still likely to enjoy diplomatic immunity if he travels

Khamenei says experience has shown 'trusting the West does not work,' referring to US withdrawal from pact and implementation of crippling sanctions