Presidential elections start in Iran
Early presidential elections have begun in Iran. Residents of Iran will choose a president among four candidates: three conservatives and one reformer.
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Iran opens candidate registration for snap presidential vote
Iran started registration of candidates for an early election next month following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said. After the five-day registration period, the …
Terrorist attack in Iran: several suspects detained
In Iran, several suspects have been detained in connection with the terrorist attack in Kerman, as a result of which 89 people died
Iran vows response to those responsible for Kerman attack
Iran's Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi vowed to give a "decisive and crushing response at the shortest time possible" to those behind a …
At least 200 people killed during riots in Iran, Ministry of Internal Affairs says
At least 200 people have become victims of recent unrest in Iran, Tasnim reports, citing a statement by the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic's Interior Ministry. It is clarified that among victims both …
Iran's presidential elections to be held next year
Iran will hold presidential elections on June 18, 2021, Iranian Deputy Interior Minister and head of the country's election commission Jamal Orf said at the press conference. According to the official, Iran will hold its 13th …
Date of Iran's parliamentary elections revealed
The 11th parliamentary elections in Iran will be held on February 21, 2020, spokesman for the Iranian Interior Ministry Salman Samani said. "The Iranian Interior Ministry has sent a letter to the Guardian Council …
Several terrorist teams arrested in Iran after riots
The Iranian security forces disbanded several terrorist teams that had played major roles in the recent protests in the country. The intelligence ministry announced in a statement that its forces identified and disbanded a terrorist …
Russian and Iranian interior ministries to expand counter-terrorism cooperation
Russian and Iranian Foreign Ministries will share experience on countering extremism, terrorism and drug criminality, Russian Interior Ministry Spokeswoman Irina Volk said after a meeting between Russia's Interior Minister …
Hassan Rouhani wins Iran's presidential election
Iran's reformist President Hassan Rouhani has decisively won the country's presidential election, according to official results, fending off a challenge by principlist rival, Ebrahim Raisi. …
Iran's Interior Ministry says turnout in presidential election was over 70 percent
Iran's Interior Ministry says turnout in presidential election was over 70 percent, ABC News reported. According to the Ministry, about 40 million people have voted in the elections. …
Iran's Interior ministry to announce election results all at once
The results of the country’s upcoming presidential election will be announced all at once, and not at different stages, Iran’s interior minister Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli said. Speaking at a television …
2 German tourists killed, 17 injured as coach overturns in Southern Iran
A tourist bus carrying German tourists overturned on Monday afternoon en route Sa’adat Shar to Shiraz in Fars province, Head of the Emergency Medical Team in the province Mohammad Reza Alimanesh said, IRNA reports. Two passengers …
Iranian MP avoids arrest hiding in his house
The Iranian police had waited outside to arrest MP Mahmoud Sadeqi, when he was going home, but he “resisted” and managed to get inside. “Their effort was against the law on overseeing Parliament …
Reformists win majority in Iranian parliament
Reformist and moderate politicians allied with Iran's President Hassan Rouhani won most seats in second-round parliamentary elections, the Interior Ministry of Iran reports. According to recent reports, the reformists won 38 …
Iran hasn't closed border with Turkey
The Iranian Interior Ministry rejected news about the closing of the Iranian-Turkish border. All the border crossings are opened, the Interior Ministry’s website said. “There is no problem in land borders. However, a section …
