Iran's acting president commends voter participation in presidential election

TEHRAN - Mohammad Mokhber, Iran's acting president, has praised the Iranian people for their participation in the June 28 presidential election, asserting that the upcoming runoff vote will prove a disappointment to the Islamic Republic's detractors. 

Iran demands security measures in protest to UK after harassment of Iranian voters

TEHRAN - Iran has lodged a formal protest with the United Kingdom over incidents of harassment directed at Iranian voters participating in the country's recent presidential election. 

Iran’s 2024 presidential election runoff

Where Pezeshkian and Jalili stand on key issues

TEHRAN-  With the run-off election approaching, the Tehran Times is publishing an overview of the two contenders' opinions about a diverse area of issues. In this section, you can understand the two presidential candidates' views on the most important issues in today's Iran.

Two dead in terrorist attack targeting election ballot boxes in southeastern Iran

TEHRAN – Unknown terrorists opened fire on a vehicle transporting presidential election ballot boxes in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Balouchestan province on Friday, killing two soldiers and injuring a number of others. 

Disturbing videos reveal harassment of Iranian voters in West

TEHRAN – Iranian citizens heading to designated polls in some Western countries to cast their votes on Friday were subject to verbal, physical, and sexual abuse, reports and footage show.

Pezeshkian, Jalili come first and second in presidential race, election goes to runoff

TEHRAN – With vote counting over in Iran, pro-reform presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian comes first but he is immediately followed by principlist candidate Saeed Jalili.

The 14th presidential election held on Friday

Iranians head to polls unfazed by enemy propaganda

TEHRAN - Election fever filled the air in cities and villages across Iran on Friday as citizens headed to polls in snap presidential elections while still mourning the sudden passing of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. 

Over 340 polling stations receive ballots from Iranians outside the country

TEHRAN – Iranians around the world participated in the snap presidential election on Friday, casting their ballots at over 344 polling stations set up for overseas voters. 

Leader asks Iranians to make ‘best and most useful choice’

TEHRAN – Hours after voting began in Iran's snap presidential election on Friday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei cast his ballot in Tehran in front of dozens of reporters and offered a final message to the Iranian people.

Presidential elections underway in Iran

TEHRAN - The presidential elections began in Iran at 8 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) on Friday.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi 

A new vision for Iran’s culture and art: what to expect from the upcoming election

TEHRAN- In the aftermath of President Raisi's sudden and tragic passing in a helicopter crash 40 days ago, Iran is gearing up for a presidential election that promises to shape the country's future.

Iranian nation will not permit others to determine their fate: Leader

TEHRAN - During a meeting with a significant gathering on Tuesday, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the Iranian nation and Muslims across the globe on the joyous occasion of Eid al-Ghadir.

High voter turnout will enhance national power: spox

TEHRAN - Nasser Kanaani, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, has highlighted the significance of the upcoming presidential election, emphasizing a high participation rate as a crucial factor in bolstering Iran's regional and global influence.

IRGC commander calls for maximum voter turnout to deter enemies

TEHRAN – A senior IRGC official has emphasized the importance of widespread public participation in the upcoming presidential election to prevent adversarial actions by the enemies of the nation.

Mona Hojat Ansari

Candidates hit the road for votes

TEHRAN – With less than ten days remaining before the June 28th presidential election, candidates have hit the road in a last-minute push for votes. 

Leader’s office warns candidates to refrain from misquoting or misrepresenting his statements

TEHRAN –The office of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution issued a warning on Tuesday, urging presidential candidates to avoid quoting Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei out of context or inaccurately.

By Xavier Villar

First presidential debate gets off to a good start

MADRID - The first televised debate preceding the Iranian presidential elections, scheduled for June 28th, took place on Monday, the 18th. This event focused on economic issues, presenting various proposals to address the most urgent challenges in this field.

By Mona Hojat Ansari

Election atmosphere heats up

TEHRAN – As the presidential election draws closer, the political landscape in Iran is becoming more intense, with several candidates grabbing headlines this weekend.

Presidential candidates begin race to rally support

TEHRAN - The anticipation and anxiety surrounding Iran's 2024 presidential election dissipated on Monday as approved candidates swiftly established their campaign offices and embarked on meetings with influential figures to garner support.