“Congratulations to people and gov't of Iran on a successful election. UN looks forward to expanding cooperation for a better future,” Lewis wrote on his tweet account. Incumbent President Hassan Rouhani won a landslide victory in the elections by garnering over 23.4 million of votes (57%) from more than 41 …
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Zarif slams Trump for anti-Iran statements
“Iran-fresh from real elections-attacked by US President Donald Trump in that bastion of democracy and moderation. Foreign policy or milking KSA of $ 480B?” Zarif tweeted.Zarif made the remarks while commenting on Trump's anti-Iran claims while he was addressing Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia.The US president's remarks came one day …
Read More »Rouhani: Elections properly echoed voice of nation
Congratulating the Iranian nation for creation of such epic, Rouhani promised that the upcoming government will be more accountable and is to employ powerful arms in line with national resolve.Speaking in the cabinet ministers, he said the government is to spare no efforts to attain its goals through unity, Rouhani …
Read More »Spanish PM congratulates Rouhani on reelection
“I am confident that the two countries can help restore peace and stability to the Middle East region,' Rajoy said. The Spanish premier hailed Rouhani’s performance during his first term in office which resulted in normalization of ties with different world countries.“I hope and am confident that we can help …
Read More »Italian president congratulates Rouhani on re-election
“I am willing to give my sincerest congratulations in my name and Italy for the important results achieved in the elections and wish success for you in the second term in office,” President Mattarella said. The Italian president said that in the first tenure of Rouhani’s presidency he paved a …
Read More »Tehran mayor congratulates President Rouhani on re-election
Qalibaf, one of the presidential candidates who quitted the race in favor of Ebrahim Raeisi few days left to the Election Day, said that the high turnout of people once again displayed the legitimacy and competence of the Islamic Republic system. Noting that Friday election was held soundly and with …
Read More »Iran condemns Bahrain's verdict against prominent Shiite cleric
Qasemi also expressed concern over security approach adopted by Bahraini government in dealing with such affairs.Bahrain’s government is now labeling Sheikh Isa Qassim and his two close relatives with unfounded accusations and instead of bringing them to court is now looking to prosecute religious verdicts, he said. Once again he …
Read More »Speaker praises huge turnout of people in presidential election
The speaker referred to the ongoing chaos in the region and the world, and said that people's generous participation shows the people's admirable vigilance.High voter turnout has a pivotal role in securing the country's sustainable security and is a strong support for the elected president to resolve the country's economic …
Read More »Trump policy resulting in instability in Middle East: Analyst
Parsi made the remarks in an exclusive interview with IRNA in New York while commenting on the ongoing visit to the Middle East of the US president.According to dispatches, the US president is now in Saudi Arabia to address a summit of regional leaders.On Saturday, the US signed trade deals …
Read More »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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