Indyplus video: Obama holds call with Iran's Rouhani for the first time since 1979

Saturday 28 September 2013 18:10 BST

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

President Barack Obama has spoken on the phone with Iran's President Rouhani, marking the first contact between leaders of both countries in more than three decades.

Obama told reporters at the White House that the conversation, believed to have been instigated by the Iranian leader, was constructive.

Watch excerpts from the press conference below:

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Indyplus video: Obama holds call with Iran's Rouhani for the first time since 1979

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering