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2024-04-26 18:52
Interior Minister confirms Iran's readiness for second round of parliamentary elections
TEHRAN- Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has declared the readiness to proceed with the second phase of parliamentary elections.
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2024-04-02 19:21
Egypt's Sisi starts third term
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was sworn in for his third term on Tuesday in the country's new capital, the largest of the mega-projects that have come to symbolize his rule while stretching the country's finances.
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2024-04-01 21:04
Erdogan vows to make amends after election loss
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed on Monday to correct any mistakes that led to his party's defeat in Turkey's local elections where the opposition capitalized on economic woes.
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2024-03-21 01:19
Demonstrators lock down Israeli Knesset demanding elections
Protests outside the Israeli Knesset have taken place with dozens of people blocking the entrance and exits to the gates, Israeli media outlets report.
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2024-03-16 18:56
Constitutional Council confirms 52 Parliamentary Constituencies
TEHRAN - Hadi Tahan Nazif, the spokesperson for the Constitutional Council, has announced that the cases of 52 parliamentary constituencies from 11 provinces have undergone scrutiny and have been officially confirmed.
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2024-03-14 12:17
Kazemian elected president of Iran Equestrian Federation
TEHRAN – Mohammad Kazemian was elected as president of Iran Equestrian Federation on Thursday for a four-year term till 2028.
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2024-03-05 22:10
March 1 polls fueled by patriotism and political awareness: speaker
TEHRAN- The speaker of Iran's Parliament emphasizes the significance of engagement in Friday's elections, noting an increase in participation driven by patriotism, civic interest, national security concerns, and political awareness despite perceived external challenges.
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2024-03-05 15:14
By Xavier Villar
The Assembly of Experts: Key Role in the Constitutional Framework of the Islamic Republic
MADRID - Millions of Iranians went to the polls on March 1 to elect 290 lawmakers and 88 members of the Assembly of Experts, the body responsible, according to the Iranian constitution itself, for “electing and overseeing” the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
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2024-03-04 22:27
Interior Ministry discloses 41% voter turnout in March 1 elections
TEHRAN- Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has revealed that the turnout for the March 1 elections stood at 41%, with approximately 25 million individuals participating, including a 5% count of blank votes.
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2024-03-03 22:32
Venezuela FM hails Iran elections
TEHRAN- The Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs has expressed congratulations to the Iranian government and nation over the successful holding of the elections on behalf of President Nicolas Maduro as well as the Latin American nation’s government.
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2024-03-03 22:28
Spokesperson details preparations for parliamentary run-off
TEHRAN - Mohsen Eslami, the spokesperson for Iran's Election Headquarters, provided further insights into the process of the second round of elections in Tehran during a briefing on Sunday.
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2024-03-02 22:39
Iranian Army Chief commends forces for securing land, air, sea borders during elections
TEHRAN - The chief commander of the Iranian Army expressed gratitude towards the coordinated efforts of the Iranian Ground, Navy, and Aerial forces, alongside defense chiefs, in ensuring the smooth conduct of Iran's March 1 elections.
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2024-03-01 22:03
Democracy, human rights are much stronger in Iran than in Britain: FM
TEHRAN- Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, has stressed that the Iranian government and system depend on the people's support, adding that democracy and human rights in Iran are stronger than those in the UK.
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2024-03-01 21:55
Constitutional Council confirms surge in voter turnout for parliamentary elections
TEHRAN- Participation in the current parliamentary elections has surpassed that of the previous term, as stated by Constitutional Council spokesperson Hadi Tahan Nazif.
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2024-03-01 13:29
Stay tuned with Tehran Times
TEHRAN- Stay up-to-date and informed on the March 1 elections in Iran by following the Tehran Times on Twitter. Don't miss out on the latest updates and news from the Iranian people as they cast their ballots.
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2024-02-28 22:02
Preparations for Iran's March 1 elections fully underway: Raisi
TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi affirms the nation's readiness to proceed with the electoral process during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
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2024-02-28 22:01
Diverse backgrounds represented among Iran parliamentary candidates: official
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the spokesperson for Iran’s Guardian Council informed journalists that the candidates running for seats in Iran’s Parliament on Friday hail from diverse professional and religious backgrounds.
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2024-02-28 21:59
By Alireza Akbari
Israel's electoral dream
TEHRAN- In a recent editorial piece published by The Jerusalem Post, a concerted effort was made to sow seeds of hopelessness within the Iranian populace, casting doubt on the democratic processes in Iran.
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2024-02-27 21:29
IRGC insists on high voter turnout in imminent parliamentary polls
TEHRAN - The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) released a statement on Tuesday stressing the importance of high voter turnout in the parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections scheduled for Friday, March 1.
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2024-02-23 22:17
By Ardalan Mohammadzadeh
Iran gears up for elections
TEHRAN- Iran is scheduled to hold the sixth term of elections for the Assembly of Experts and the 12th term of elections for the parliament on March 1.
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2024-02-21 21:59
Voter turnout essential for national defense, asserts defense minister
TEHRAN- In a statement underscoring the significance of civic engagement, the Iranian Defense Minister emphasizes that robust participation in the forthcoming elections will serve as a crucial deterrent against external threats.
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2024-02-21 21:58
March 1 election crucial for demonstrating people's power against adversaries: interior minister
TEHRAN- The Iranian Interior Minister, Ahmad Vahidi, emphasized the significance of the upcoming March 1 election as a crucial moment for demonstrating the power of the people in defending the nation against external threats.
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2024-02-17 21:49
Iran’s enemies continue to sow discord in futile attempts: commander
TEHRAN - Commander of the Iranian Army’s Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahi Fard has urged the enemies to refrain from concocting imaginary scenarios and futile schemes concerning Iran, emphasizing the need to avoid any form of intervention, mischief, and the creation of discord.
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2024-02-17 21:48
Over 100 parties, 20 coalitions assert readiness for upcoming election
TEHRAN- 103 parties and 20 electoral coalitions have declared their readiness for the forthcoming late winter election, announced Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi.
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2024-02-16 22:34
Imran Khan picks Omar Ayub as PM nominee
Jailed cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has named a man in hiding as his pick for Pakistan's prime minister, according to BBC.
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2024-02-11 22:24
Pakistan election: Final results give Khan-backed candidates lead
Independent candidates linked to former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan won the most seats in the country's national election, a final tally by the election commission showed Sunday.
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2024-02-06 22:44
Appeals court denies Trump immunity in DC election case
Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution for alleged crimes he committed during his presidency to reverse the 2020 election results, a federal appeals court said Tuesday.
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2024-02-06 21:42
By Alireza Akbari
Trump doubles down on false claims about Iran attack
TEHRAN- Donald Trump continues to propagate falsehoods as he re-enters the political arena, attempting to justify America's failed policies in the volatile West Asia region.
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2024-02-06 19:31
Nikki Haley asks for Secret Service protection
Nikki Haley has asked for Secret Service protection, citing increasing threats she has received as she runs for the Republican presidential nomination against former President Donald Trump.
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2024-02-04 21:53
Opposition leaders reject postponement of Senegal election
West Africa’s regional bloc on Sunday called for dialogue to resolve the political crisis in Senegal as opposition leaders rejected the decision by the country’s leader to postpone the Feb. 25 presidential election over an electoral dispute between parliament and the judiciary.