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Rouhani’s re-election speech covered by US media

Rouhani’s re-election speech covered by US media

Quoting President Rouhani's televised speech following his landslide victory in May 19 presidential election in Iran, AP wrote, ”Iranians will not accept humiliation and threats, this is the most important message that our nation expects to be heard by all particularly world powers.'“Under Rouhani, Iran reached a landmark 2015 nuclear …

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Armenia president calls for improvement of ties with Iran

Armenia president calls for improvement of ties with Iran

According to the official website of Armenian president, Sargsyan said in his message, “I am confident that during your tenure in office, the friendly neighborly Iran will continue to develop upward, bringing its considerable and important contribution to the regional peace and stability.”“I am hopeful that through our joint efforts, …

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Japanese PM, FM felicitate Rouhani’s victory

Japanese PM, FM felicitate Rouhani’s victory

“As the Japanese government and people’s representative, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the reelected Iranian President,” Abe said in his message. Referring to his previous meeting with President Rouhani, Abe underscored that Iran plays a pivotal role in the Middle East.He also expressed hope Iran would …

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Tremor jolts north-eastern Iran

Tremor jolts north-eastern Iran

According to the seismological center affiliated to Tehran University Geophysics Institute, the quake occurred at 20:52 hours local time (16:22 GMT).The epicenter of the quake was recorded at 35.59 degrees latitude and 58.36 degrees longitude.There is no immediate report on possible casualties or damage caused by the quake.Iran sits astride …

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German FM congratulates Rouhani

German FM congratulates Rouhani

Gabriel published a Twitter message congratulating Rouhani and interpreted Iranians vote for him as wholehearted support for political and economic opportunities.Numerous senior authorities from various countries have congratulated Rouhani on his re-election; Federica Mogherini, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Emmanuel Macron, the …

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Iranians celebrate Rouhani’s landslide victory

Iranians celebrate Rouhani’s landslide victory

After the presidential elections on May 19, Hassan Rouhani, the incumbent president of Iran was announced to be victorious winning 23.7 million of votes to continue his government for another 4-year termotes. The event was celebrated by millions of people whose favored candidate became elected all over Iran on Saturday.It …

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Kazakh president congratulates Iranian counterpart on re-election

Kazakh president congratulates Iranian counterpart on re-election

He also hoped that Rouhani re-election will help promote bilateral ties between Iran and Kazakhstan as before.Referring to historic and cultural commonalities and good neighboring policy between the two countries, the Kazakh president voiced readiness for cooperating with Iran to help establish regional peace and boost all-out relations.Incumbent President Rouhani …

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Iranian Qur’an reciter ranks first in Malaysia competitions

Iranian Qur’an reciter ranks first in Malaysia competitions

Alizadeh, a Qur’an reciter from Khorssan Razavi province, was awarded by the Malaysian king and Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahed Hamidi at Saturday night.Iran’s cultural attaché Ali Mohammad Sabeqi also attended the awarding ceremony which was broadcast live on Malaysian TV. Reciters from Brunei and host Malaysia and Canada came …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on May 21

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on May 21

**IRAN NEWS- Triumphant Rouhani vows to broaden interaction with world- Leader praises nation’s turnout in election- Iran, Germany ink railway MoU**IRAN DAILY-Rouhani re-elected -Path of progress again **KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL- Time to rise up to expectations- Iraqi forces retake control of key districts in Mosul- Iranian climber Gheichisaz joins 8,000ers club**TEHRAN …

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