Elections
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Voting available to Iranians in 5 locations in Pakistan: Envoy
Islamabad, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Islamabad Reza Amiri Moghaddam has said that Iran’s embassy in Islamabad and consulates-general in four Pakistani cities are preparing for the June 28 presidential election.
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Iran presidential hopefuls hold first live debate on national TV
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian presidential hopefuls have held their first debate broadcast live on national TV ahead of the June 28 election that will choose a successor to the late president Ebrahim Raisi.
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Expats to vote in Iran’s presidential elections in 250 locations abroad
Tehran, IRNA - Iranian expatriates can vote in 250 locations around the world in the country’s June 28 presidential elections, an official of the Interior Ministry says.
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Iran sets timetable for TV presidential debates
Tehran, IRNA – Iran has held a draw to set the timetable for TV presidential debates ahead of elections on June 28.
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Iran's 12th Parliament holds 1st open session
The first open session of the 12th round of the Iranian parliament was held on Tuesday morning (May 28, 2024) with the election of the speaker of the 12th parliament and Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf was appointed as speaker of the parliament with 198 votes out of 287.
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Opening ceremony of 6th Assembly of Experts starts in Tehran
Tehran, IRNA – The opening ceremony of the sixth term of the Assembly of Experts has kicked off in Iran.
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Supreme Leader casts his vote, says runoff is as important as first round
Tehran, IRNA – Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei cast his vote on Friday morning during the first minutes of voting for the second round of Iran’s 12th parliamentary elections and emphasized that the runoff stage is just as crucial as the initial round of elections.
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Marathon parliamentary elections kick off in India
Tehran, IRNA - Voting for a new parliament has begun in India, with voters in many states heading to polls in the most polarized elections since India’s independence from Britain in 1947.
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Iran to open its new parliament on May 27: MP
Tehran, IRNA – A senior member of Iran’s parliament, Mojtaba Yousefi, has announced that Iran will open the new term of the Majlis (the parliament) on May 27, 2024.
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Putin poised to become longest-serving Russian president
Moscow, IRNA- Early results show Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading for a landslide victory in the election that will give him another six-year term to rule the country.
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OANA acting actively on int’l developments: IRNA CEO
Tokyo, IRNA – Managing Director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) Ali Naderi has said that the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies, known as OANA, acts actively when it comes to international developments including those in Palestine.
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Supreme Leader meets Assembly of Experts members
Tehran, IRNA – Supreme Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has met with outgoing members of the Assembly of Experts.
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US interventionist reactions on Iran elections turnout
New York, IRNA – The United States on Monday made another anti-Iran rhetoric, claiming the low turnout in recently-held elections for parliament and the Assembly of Experts “came as no surprise and was a new sign of discontent in the Islamic Republic”.
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Iran parliament polls: Results for 231 seats finalized
Tehran, IRNA – The results of parliamentary elections for 231 seats out of 290 have been finalized three days after the polls, according to the spokesman for Iran’s election headquarters.
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President hails election turnout as blow to opponents of Iran
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has appreciated the Iranian people for their massive turnout in the Friday elections to choose members of parliament as well as the Assembly of Experts, saying that the turnout was a blow to opponents of the country.
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Voting time extended until midnight: Iran's interior ministry
Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Interior Ministery extended election hours for a second two hours, i.e. until midnight across the country.
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Over 350 foreign reporters covering Iran elections
Tehran, IRNA – More than 350 foreign reporters are present in Iran to cover the news of the country’s national elections, according to an announcement by the media affairs and advertising department of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
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President Raisi casts his ballot
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has cast his vote in the early hours of the country’s national elections.
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Supreme Leader: Eyes of world on Iran
Tehran, IRNA – The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, emphasized that “from all sides, eyes are focused on the issues of our country and our dear nation.”
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Parliament, Assembly of Experts elections kicks off in Iran
Tehran, IRNA – The parliamentary elections and the election for the Assembly of Experts started in Iran on Friday.
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Iran FM: Democracy, human rights in Iran much stronger than in Britain
London, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has emphasized that the Iranian government and system rely on the people’s support, noting that unequivocally, democracy and human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran today are much stronger than those in the UK.
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West’s disgrace on Gaza led to self-immolation of US officer: Supreme Leader
Tehran, IRNA – Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Wednesday the self-immolation of a US officer was the result of the West’s disgrace concerning the war on Gaza.
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Trump: Worst yet to come if Biden, his thugs win 2024 race
New York, IRNA- Former US President Donald Trump, in an election rally, once again attacked his potential rival in the 2024 election and the current president, warning that "the worst things will happen If Biden and his thugs” win in the next race for the White House.
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Parliamentary elections campaign kicks off in Iran
Tehran, IRNA – Candidates competing in the elections for the 12th term of the Iranian parliament (Majlis) have launched their campaign that will continue until the end of this month.
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Iran felicitates Pakistan on successful polls
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has felicitated the people and government of Pakistan on the successful conclusion of the general elections.
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Violence intensifies ahead of elections in Pakistan
Islamabad, IRNA – Pakistani media reports suggest the country is witnessing a rampant violence, including militant attacks and attempts on lives of candidates competing for parliament and provincial assembly seats.
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Elections won’t change fact that Taiwan belongs to China: Beijing
Tehran, IRNA – China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reiterated his country’s sovereignty over Taiwan, saying the recently-held election and its results there will not change the basic fact that the self-ruled island is a part of China.
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Iran seeking to expand trade ties with Bangladesh: Raisi
Tehran, IRNA— Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has urged the growth of commercial and trade links with Bangladesh while reiterating his administration’s commitment to fostering connections with other Muslim nations.
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Pakistan internet shutdown ahead of opposition election campaign
Tehran, IRNA- Pakistan experienced internet disruption nationwide on Sunday night as the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan was set to launch a virtual campaign ahead of next month’s general elections.
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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina wins 4th consecutive term
Tehran, IRNA- Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has secured her fourth straight term in the general elections after a campaign marred by violence amid a boycott call from the main opposition party.