By Mona Hojat Ansari

Meet the 15 possible contenders for the snap presidential elections in Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Guardian Council has been given five days to vet the candidates running for presidency after candidate registration for snap elections came to an end on Monday. 

Vetting of presidential candidates commences

TEHRAN – The Constitutional Council on Tuesday started its vetting of candidates for the June 28 presidential election. 

Constitutional Council approves amendments to presidential election law 

TEHRAN– The spokesperson for the Constitutional Council, Hadi Tahan Nazif, has announced on Saturday the approval of amendments to the presidential election law and measures to enhance the transparency of the three branches of government.

Interior minister elucidates on snap presidential election amidst national mourning

TEHRAN - The Iranian Interior Minister has outlined the procedural and preparatory steps for the upcoming snap presidential election, emphasizing the role of the Constitutional Council in vetting candidates and the two-week period allocated for campaign advertisements.

Iranian officials discuss electoral procedures for upcoming presidential election

TEHRAN– Iranian deputy president for legal affairs says Iran gears up for the upcoming presidential elections as the Ministry of Interior and the Guardian Council try to ensure the smoothness of the legal procedures.

Army commander affirms nation's determination in face of presidential election

TEHRAN - Amidst the impending presidential elections, Iran's Army Chief Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has voiced the nation's steadfast commitment to the principles of the Islamic Revolution despite adversities.

Vladimir Putin becomes President of Russia for the fifth time

Vladimir Putin took office as President of Russia after taking the oath of office in the Grand Kremlin Palace. The elected head of state will be in office for another six years – until 2030.

Dey 9 in Iran: A Day of defiance and unity

TEHRAN – Each year, on December 30, aligning with the ninth day of the Iranian month of Dey, Iranians unite to commemorate a pivotal moment in their history—a robust response to foreign-backed post-election turmoil that unfolded on December 30, 2009.

President-elect writes to Leader, asking permission to quit Judiciary

TEHRAN — In a letter addressed to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei released on Wednesday, President-elect Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi sought permission to quit as the head of the Judiciary and concentrate on forming his government.

Foreign regional leaders congratulate Iran’s president-elect Raeisi

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message on Saturday congratulating the election of Ebrahim Raeisi as the president of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

All participate

Followers of other faiths including Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians join Muslim people in Iran on Friday to vote for the presidential elections Friday. As the voting began early at 7:00 in the morning, Iranians attended polling stations to vote for their desired candidate. Despite all the negative propaganda by Western media outlets to downplay the people’s participation in the elections, Iranians once again proved that they are the sole decision-makers of their fate.

Raeisi wins presidential vote in Iran with a landslide victory  

TEHRAN – Ebrahim Raeisi won the June 18 presidential election with a landslide victory, defeating his three other rivals with a wide margin.

Rezaei, Hemmati, Qazizadeh congratulate Raeisi for winning presidential polls

TEHRAN – Mohsen Rezaei, Abdolnasser Hemmati and Amir Hossein Qazizadeh issued separate messages on Saturday morning congratulating Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi for winning the June 18 presidential elections.

Election from point of view of officials

TEHRAN — Prominent political figures cast vote for the presidential and council elections on Friday. Political figures cast votes as the voting began at 7:00 in Iran. Simultaneously, mid-term parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections were held in a few constituencies in the country.

Iranians enchased the epic scenery of the bright future once again

With a stroke of the pen

TEHRAN – Iranians from all walks of life headed to polling stations across the country early on Friday to exercise their right to have a final say on all state matters ranging from how to run a village to deciding who will be the tenant of the Iranian presidential palace for the next four years.

High voter turnout among Iranian expatriates

TEHRAN - Iranians living abroad flocked to polling stations set up by the Iranian Foreign Ministry across the globe to take part in elections affecting the daily lives of Iranians both at home and abroad.

Iran’s Araqchi says nuclear talks closer to deal

TEHRAN - Indirect talks between Tehran and Washington on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal have come closer than ever to an agreement, but essential issues remain to be negotiated, the top Iranian negotiator said on Thursday.

Polls underway in Iran’s presidential elections 

TEHRAN – Presidential elections in Iran opened at 7:00 a.m. local time on Friday, June 18, and will last until midnight.

Raeisi: Leader’s will about culture must be implemented

TEHRAN — In a meeting with poets, writers and publishers on Monday night, presidential contender Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that the cultural points expressed by the Leader of the Revolution are not advice, rather they should be implemented.

Polling stations set up in Russia, Britain for Iran’s presidential elections

TEHRAN – Polling stations have been set up for Iran’s upcoming presidential elections in Russia and Britain, ISNA reported on Tuesday.

High voter turnout will disappoint ‘economic terrorists,’ Zarif says

TEHRAN – In a video message on his Instagram page on Monday, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on people to participate massively in the June 18 presidential elections, saying it will help cancel economic sanctions speedily and prevent sanctions in the future.

Presidential candidate: Iran will be adamant on JCPOA position if U.S. refuses to abandon previous a

TEHRAN - Iranian presidential candidate Mohsen Mehr-Alizadeh says if he is elected president, his administration will continue talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear accord, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iranians in Pakistan preparing to vote in presidential elections

TEHRAN — Iran's embassy in Islamabad as well as the consulates-general in four Pakistan’s cities are preparing for the June 18 presidential election in Iran.