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2021-06-13 23:47
Interior minister: Iran to hold presidential election with full security
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli underlined that the country’s upcoming presidential election will be held in a sound and secure atmosphere.
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2021-06-13 23:47
Iran preparing 24 polling places in U.S. for presidential polls
TEHRAN – The Iranian Interests Section in Washington, D.C., has made preparations for Iranian expatriates in the U.S. to vote in Iran's presidential election.
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2021-06-13 00:26
By M.A. Saki
Production will fail to keep pace without tapping new technologies
The seven presidential contenders in Iran have been insisting on production since the campaigns began on May 25. However, production in industrial fields without using new technologies will end in failure.
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2021-06-12 23:54
Iranian presidential candidates face off in final showdown
TEHRAN— Seven presidential candidates gathered at the IRIB building on Saturday to discuss their plans and elaborate on their views on “people’s concerns” in the third and final presidential debate.
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2021-06-12 08:28
Zakani vows to establish ‘ministry of family’
TEHRAN — Presidential candidate Alireza Zakani said on Friday that if he succeeds in the presidential race, he will establish a ministry for the family, children, and teenagers and youth which will be run by a female minister.
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2021-06-12 08:27
Hemmati: I will dedicate 50% of cabinet team to women, youth
TEHRAN — In a televised speech broadcast by local Hamedan TV channel on Friday, presidential candidate Abdolnasser Hemmati said if he is elected president, he will select 50% of his cabinet team from women and the youth, and employ women in 30% of government positions.
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2021-06-12 08:27
Jalili: Iran should promote its films and music on global scale
TEHRAN — Presidential candidate Saeed Jalili said on Thursday the future administration should view art as a path to success in other fields and actively seek to promote the country's films and music on a global scale.
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2021-06-12 08:26
Raeisi: Maritime economy must be activated at Golestan province
TEHRAN — In a televised speech broadcast at local Golestan channel, presidential candidate Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said on Friday that if he wins the presidency, he will counter carelessness with regard to protecting the environment.
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2021-06-12 08:25
Canada deliberately sabotaging Iranian presidential polls
TEHRAN — The secretary of the Iranian presidential election headquarters has chastised the Canadian government for its lack of cooperation in engaging Iranians living in Canada in the Iranian presidential elections.
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2021-06-11 17:31
Rezaei says won’t wait for Vienna talks
Presidential candidate says Americans “should be compelled to make good on their commitments”
TEHRAN - Presidential hopeful Mohsen Rezaei has said he will not wait for a revival of the 2015 nuclear deal if he wins the presidential elections.
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2021-06-11 13:29
Guardian Council announces voting hours
Iran's election watchdog announced election voting hours on June 18.
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2021-06-08 23:31
Candidates spar in second showdown
TEHRAN — The candidates faced off each other on Tuesday, exchanging views on political, social, and cultural topics, with a taste of economic promises.
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2021-06-07 22:08
Mehr Alizadeh: I will interact with all countries
TEHRAN— In an interview with Al Mayadeen news network on Monday, presidential candidate Mohsen Mehr Alizadeh said that if he wins the election, he will interact with all countries, especially the United States, with respect to the national interests and protecting the dignity of the Iranians and the national security of the country.
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2021-06-07 21:47
Mehr Alizadeh releases economic plans
TEHRAN — Presidential candidate Mohsen Mehr Alizadeh has released a blueprint explaining his economic plans to revive the country’s economy.
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2021-06-07 21:46
Raeisi: President has no ‘shortage of authority’
TEHRAN — Speaking at a televised program on Monday, presidential contender Ebrahim Raeisi said that the president has no “shortage of authority” in Iran, but whoever becomes president must consider coordination with other branches of government (Parliament and Judiciary) under the supervision of the leadership.
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2021-06-07 15:26
By Ebrahim Fallahi
Iran’s presidential election: private sector expectations and demands
TEHRAN – Iran is on the verge of yet another political turning point as the current government incumbency gets closer to its end and seven new presidential candidates line up to try their luck for leading the next government.
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2021-06-06 22:11
Candidates manifested little command in proposing solutions in televised debates: official
TEHRAN – Jamshid Ansari, the vice president and chief of the Administrative Recruitment Organization, has assessed the first televised debates between presidential contenders on Saturday as weak, saying the candidates had little command of presenting solutions for the country’s issues and problems.
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2021-06-06 22:01
Candidates face each other in first televised debate
TEHRAN – The first televised debates among seven presidential candidates were held on Saturday afternoon.
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2021-06-06 14:19
Tehran Times exclusive interview with the presidential contender, Alireza Zakani
In an exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Presidential candidate Alireza Zakani gave his view on the JCPOA, stating that his administration would oppose “longer” and “stronger” deal requested by the UK and US
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2021-06-02 21:54
Economy in view of presidential candidates
TEHRAN — On May 28, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution gave a speech stating that economy is the main issue of the country. The Tehran Times explored the candidates’ remarks about the economy.
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2021-06-02 21:53
Hemmati asks politicians to go “on leave”
TEHRAN — In an interview on Wednesday, presidential contender Abdolnasser Hemmati said that Iran needs an economist president right now, asking politicians to go on a “4-year leave”.
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2021-06-01 22:10
Jalili: Every village could serve as a ‘cell’ for development
TEHRAN — Speaking to the people of Iran on televised program on Monday night, presidential contender Saeed Jalili said that every village could be a big part of Iran’s development.
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2021-06-01 22:10
Qazizadeh: Stock market, cryptocurrency, and tackling COVID-19 are my priorities
TEHRAN — In a brief interview with the state TV, presidential contender Amir Hossein Qazizadeh Hashemi shared vision on his priorities.
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2021-06-01 22:09
Hemmati says he will focus on low-income deciles
TEHRAN — Presidential contender Abdolnaser Hemmati says he considers people's livelihood as his most important and basic priority.
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2021-06-01 22:09
Raeisi lays out landmark housing plan
TEHRAN — Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi’s campaign office presented a housing plan to the public on Tuesday.
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2021-06-01 22:08
Government: Vienna talks not related to elections
TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Tuesday, Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei said that Iran won’t let the Vienna nuclear talks for a possible revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to protract, yet he seemed eager to announce the full restoration of the JCPOA in the incumbent administration.
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2021-06-01 09:50
Candidates express concerns and present plans
TEHRAN — As we get closer to the election day, candidates begin campaigns in social media, TV and radio. The Tehran Times gathered all the remarks the presidential candidates made in the past 24 hours.
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2021-06-01 09:49
Mehr Alizadeh writes to Reformist Front to back him
TEHRAN — Reformist candidate Mohsen Mehr Alizadeh has written a letter asking the Reformist Front of Iran to set an appointment for him at earliest convenience.
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2021-05-30 22:12
Rezaei vows to make drastic diplomatic changes
TEHRAN — In a televised program aired on Sunday, Mohsen Rezaei discussed various issues, including Financial Action Task Force (FATF), stock market and named his government “the government of action and reform.”
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2021-05-30 22:11
Saeed Mohammad expresses support for Raeisi
TEHRAN — Saeed Mohammad, who himself registered to run for president but rejected by the Guardian Council, met with Seyed Ebrahim Raeisi on Saturday.