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2024-06-28 11:03
Presidential elections underway in Iran
TEHRAN - The presidential elections began in Iran at 8 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) on Friday.
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By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief
Elections in Iran’s history: from show to competition
TEHRAN- The people of Iran went to the polls on Friday (June 28) to elect the president of the fourteenth government. Iran's enemies claim that elections in Iran are not free. To investigate this claim, it is worth taking a look at the history of elections in Iran.
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By Zahra Akbari
Debunking FDD waffle on Iran’s elections
TEHRAN- In a note published on the FDD website on June 22, 2024, Behnam Ben Taleblu and Janatan Sayeh wrote that " Iran’s Presidential Election Seeks to Consolidate Regime’s Control". This note presents a good opportunity to have an overview of holding elections in Iran while answering the claims of the authors.
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By Mona Hojat Ansari
Candidates make final push for votes ahead of election silence
TEHRAN - With the clock ticking down to the Iranian presidential election on June 28, candidates intensified their efforts to secure voter support on Tuesday and Wednesday before the imminent campaign ban set to take effect in the early hours of Thursday.
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By Soheila Zarfam
Big Decision: Iranians to vote Friday
Iranians will head to polls in presidential elections that some believe will be determined in run-off
TEHRAN – Iranian cities are buzzing with election fever as posters and placards adorn streets, big screens air presidential debates, and candidates crisscross the country in a bid to sway voters.
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By Xavier Villar
Iran’s electoral mechanisms explained
MADRID- The presidential elections in Iran will take place on June 28th, moved up following the tragic death of President Raisi in a helicopter accident on May 19th, while he was in his third year in office.
Politics
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Putin, Iran acting president discuss bilateral cooperation in key sectors
TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin and acting Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber engaged in a telephone conversation to discuss enhancing bilateral energy cooperation and advancing large-scale infrastructure projects.
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Foreign ambassadors meet with Iran’s judiciary chief
TEHRAN – On the morning of Wednesday, a significant meeting took place between foreign ambassadors residing in Iran and Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of Iran’s judiciary.
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Nasrallah to speak at event honoring late Iranian President
TEHRAN – Secretary General of Hezbollah, Seyed Hassan Nasrallah, is set to deliver a speech on Thursday at a ceremony commemorating the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
Sports
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Iran U18 women basketball’s focus is promotion to Division A: FIBA
TEHRAN - Women from Iran turning heads at the FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup as they eye-off a promotion to Division A.
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Iran to play Turkmenistan at 2024 CAFA U20 Championship opener
TEHRAN – Iran will kick off the 2024 CAFA U20 Championship with a match against Turkmenistan on July 7.
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Iran learn fate in third phase of 2026 World Cup qualifiers
TEHRAN – Iran are drawn in Group B of the third round of Asia's 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.
Culture
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Artworks from 24 countries on display at first Annual International Watercolor of Iran
TEHRAN-The first Annual International Watercolor of Iran, showcasing 200 artworks from 24 countries, has been launched at two sites in Tehran.
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Saeb Tabrizi to be commemorated in Tehran
TEHRAN-The House of Humanities Thinkers in Tehran will host a commemoration ceremony for the great Persian Poet of the 17th century Saeb Tabrizi on Monday.
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Italy’s ShorTS International Film Festival hosting 2 Iranian movies
TEHRAN-Two short films from Iran are participating in the 25th ShorTS International Film Festival, launched in Trieste, Italy, on June 28.
Economy
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Iran ranks 4th in attracting FDI in West Asia
TEHRAN - The Islamic Republic of Iran ranks fourth in West Asia in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) after the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, an official said.
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Iran’s non-oil exports rise 40% in 3 years to March
TEHRAN - Iran’s exports of non-oil commodities have increased by 40 percent during three years to March 2024, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
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Iran, Russia sign MOU on energy cooperation
TEHRAN - A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Tehran and Moscow for the transfer of Russian gas to Iran on Thursday, Shana reported.
Society
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Protecting tropical ecosystem ‘more important than ever’
TEHRAN – With studies suggesting that half the world’s population will call the tropics home by 2050, it’s more important than ever to protect these unique and fragile ecosystems.
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Average temperature rises by 2 degrees over 5 decades
TEHRAN –Studies show that the average temperature in Iran in the last decade is about two degrees Celsius higher than the average of the past five decades, indicating that the change in temperature has been upward in the country.
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IRCS provides rescue services to 12 flood-hit provinces
TEHRAN – A total of 1,070 people benefited from rescue services of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in 12 provinces of the country from June 21 to 27.
Tourism
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Iconic Si-o-Se Pol undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – The upper deck of the historical Si-o-Se Pol bridge, an architectural gem in Isfahan, has undergone comprehensive restoration for the first time in a decade.
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From tradition to global recognition: discover Qasemabad textiles
TEHRAN - Qasemabad, an old village in northern Iran, is a vibrant gem recognized globally as the World Village of Chador-Shab Weaving by the World Handicrafts Council.
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Isfahan to receive Russian tourists with open arms
TEHRAN – In an effort to extend its tourism market, Isfahan played hostess to a group of Russian travel insiders on Wednesday.
International
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“62,000” Israeli soldiers injured
TEHRAN- Despite attempts by Tel Aviv to conceal its military losses, the Hebrew newspaper Israel Hayom has reported on statistics confirmed by Israel’s National Insurance that 62,000 soldiers have been physically and psychologically affected.
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Bibi reveals Israel’s true colors
TEHRAN- Since unveiling a ceasefire plan for Gaza nearly a month ago, the United States has stepped up smear campaigns against the Hamas resistance movement.
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Dozens killed in fresh massacres
TEHRAN- Dozens have been killed in new Israeli massacres in Gaza, including an airstrike on the house of the Hamas political bureau chief that killed his sister and other relatives.
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