Even with plainly documented torture and mass arrests, the myth of Rouhani the moderate persists.

Will Germany and France stand up to the ayatollahs’ blackmail?

Hassan Rouhani’s condemnation may be mere lip service.

One of its first propagators is now being held hostage by the “moderates.”

Calibrated terrorism as a prelude to diplomatic maneuvers.

Washington can and should aid the protesters.

Meanwhile, an American hostage rots in Evin prison.

Avoid the yap trap.

Talking can be a reward.

An alliance between rich and poor could overthrow the regime.

The mullahs and the princes.

Yet the myth persists.

A government at war with its own people.

Coming to a “broader conclusion.”