Addressing thousands of worshipers in Tehran, he said we enjoyed security, dignity and commitment to the rule of laws in all elections and those attempted to violate laws got a very serious slap in the face.Referring to the presidential candidates’ campaign, the senior cleric said, “Presidential debates and competitions are …
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Voting hours extended for 3rd time in Iran
He said that based on the elections law, polling time can only be extended by the midnight.The decision was made due to unprecedented participation of the people who are still waiting to vote in long queues in Tehran and other cities.Voting started at 8am across the country in 63,500 polling …
Read More »British Airways Iranian pilots cast votes in Baghdad Airport
The Iranian pilots and crew of a British Airways flight who arrived in Iraq on Friday cast their ballots at a polling station set up at the Baghdad International Airport.Meanwhile, a group of 40 Sunnis Iranian nationals who arrived in Baghdad from the city of Orumiyeh (Urmia), capital of west …
Read More »Iranians residing in NY cast their votes
Iran’s Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Alhabib called the turnout 'unprecedented' and 'glorious'.Iranian presidential election was held on Friday in Iran and 102 countries of the world. Voting in Iran has been extended until 10pm local time (5:30 GMT). 1391**1771 www.irna.ir
Read More »Iranians all over the world voting today: Former Swedish FM
He made the remarks in a tweet message, released in his twitter account. Presidential as well as city and village councils elections are being held across Iran on Friday.The presidential candidates include President Hassan Rouhani, Custodian of Imam Reza (AS) Holy Shrine Ebrahim Raeisi, former minister of Culture and Islamic …
Read More »On election day, Iranian flag hoists over Himalaya Lhotse Peak
According to Iran’s Mountaineering Federation, while Ma’ani and Hashemi successfully conquered the Lhotse peak, other three climbers, also Iranians, continued their way towards the summit without oxygen. However, they have not yet reached the Lhotse because of freezing cold and strong wind.Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world …
Read More »Free, fair elections represent democracy: Iran’s Ambassador
Adibi made the remarks after casting his vote in Hanoi for the 12th presidential elections which is being held in 102 countries.The Iranians residing in Vietnam attended the voting at the Iranian embassy in Hanoi.Over 56 million Iranians are eligible to vote in Iran's 12th presidential elections, according to the …
Read More »Election committee denies rumors on election results
Election Supervising Committee for the Iranian expatriates refused rumors published in certain social networks and cyber space on the results of election in foreign countries.The legal authorities will publicize the outcomes of election after its conclusion, the statement added.Polling stations for the 12th presidential election and the fifth city and …
Read More »Certain Arab states should learn democracy from Iran: Iraqi journalist
Speaking to IRNA, he said Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates should learn democracy from Iran and closely observe that people having different opinions have partaken in a real show of democracy.He described the mass participation of people as brilliant and said Iran once …
Read More »Participation in elections national duty of all Iranian: Jewish leader
“The Jewish community has always had a warm welcome to holding the elections,” said Sion Mahgerefteh, the President of Isfahan Jewish Society. “Iran’s elections, now being observed by all foreign countries, will have great influence on the future of Iran’s foreign policy,” Mahgerefteh said.“From the time that the elected president …
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