Mirsalim to hold press conference on Wednesday

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Mostafa Mirsalim will hold a press conference on Wednesday, the last day of presidential campaigns, IRIB reported on Saturday.

ICT Ministry halts developmental, maintenance projects during election campaigns 

TEHRAN – The Ministry of ICT has decided to halt all developmental and maintenance projects during the election campaigns to prevent a possible outage of services.

Rouhani says not satisfied with nuclear sanctions lift 

TEHRAN – “We are never satisfied with the removal of nuclear sanctions,” presidential candidate Hassan Rouhani told some 20,000 fans in Azadi Stadium on Saturday, insisting “all sanctions have to be lifted.”

Massive voter turnout will promote Iran’s status: female diplomat

TEHRAN – Tehran’s Ambassador to Kuala Lumpur Marzieh Afkham said on Friday that massive participation in the May 19 presidential election will promote the international status of Iran.

Rezaei urges people to choose ‘resistance government’

TEHRAN – Expediency Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei has called on the Iranian nation to choose a government of “resistance” in order to end current and future sanctions.

Rouhani meeting with MPs was friendly: deputy

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani’s deputy for parliamentary affairs on Wednesday said that a meeting between Rouhani and reformist MPs earlier the day had been very friendly.

Hashemi Taba: Universities in scientifically bad situation

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Mostafa Hashemi Taba has complained that Iranian universities are in a scientifically bad situation.

The fittest is not one who slanders rivals: Nouri Hameidani

TEHRAN – The fittest choice is not the one who slanders his rivals, Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani said on Wednesday in reference to presidential candidates.

Qalibaf urges attempt to materialize Islamic civilization

TEHRAN – “Let us all try and materialize the Islamic civilization,” presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Wednesday in a meeting with ethnic chiefs and elites of Khuzestan province.

Mirsalim: I would like it if a candidate steps down for me

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Mostafa Mirsalim has said that he would be happy if any of his rivals stepped down in favor of him.

Raisi says will appoint female ministers if becomes president

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi has said he will use women in his cabinet if he becomes president.

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‘I will start tackling unemployment from underprivileged areas’

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has said he will start tackling unemployment in underprivileged areas.

‘Why didn’t anybody talk of UNESCO 2030 before Leader?’

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Mostafa Mirsalim has asked why anybody did not talk about the UNESCO 2030 education document before the issue was raised by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a few days ago.

Rouhani, Jahangiri have declared properties to Judiciary: spokesman 

TEHRAN – The government spokesman has said that President Hassan Rouhani and First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri have already reported their properties to the Judiciary, responding to their presidential candidacy rival Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf who asked that they do so in a live TV show.

Electoral crimes less than previous round: attorney general

TEHRAN – Iran’s attorney general said on Tuesday that the number of electoral crimes in 2017 has been lower than that of the 2013 election.

56 million Iranians eligible to vote 

TEHRAN – 56 million Iranians are eligible to vote in the council and presidential elections on May 19, according to the Interior Ministry election headquarters chief.

Hadi Khamenei endorses Rouhani

TEHRAN – Seyyed Hadi Khamenei, brother of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, on Tuesday voiced his support for Hassan Rouhani as presidential candidate.

Reformists to finalize council list Tuesday

TEHRAN – Reformists will finalize their list for the upcoming council election on Tuesday, the head of Tehran reformist election headquarters announced on Monday.

Jahangiri: We stay committed to 950,000 jobs

TEHRAN – Es’haq Jahangiri, first vice president and a presidential contender, said on Monday that the incumbent administration stays committed to creating 950,000 jobs per year as stipulated in the 6th Development Plan.

Mirsalim: Only Leader defended people’s votes in 2009 

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Mostafa Mirsalim said on Monday that after the debated 2009 presidential election, only one man defended people’s votes, that person being Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Qalibaf: Government marginalize people 

TEHRAN – The sitting government sidelined people in resolving problems, presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Monday.

Raisi: Golden signatures should be eliminated

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday that “golden signatures” should be eliminated. 

Mirsalim to speak at two top universities

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Mostafa Mirsalim is going to speak at two prestigious universities as part of his campaign Sunday and Monday.

Hashemi Taba: I will back Rouhani in case of failure 

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Mostafa Hashemi Taba has said he wishes the Rouhani administration to continue for another four years if he himself fails to be elected as president, the YJC reported on Monday.

Qalibaf proposes candidates reveal their assets in live program

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has proposed that he and his rivals reveal their assets in a live debate show on Friday.

Raisi to speak at University of Tehran

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi will speak at the University of Tehran on Tuesday, the university’s Student Basij chief Amin Aqarlu said on Sunday, Fars reported.

63,500 polling booths to be staged on election day

TEHRAN – About 63,500 polling booths will be staged for the election day of May 19, when presidential, council, and midterm parliamentary elections will be held, according to the secretary of Iran’s elections headquarters.

Iranian expatriates a great opportunity: Jahangiri

TEHRAN – Iranians living abroad present precious opportunities for the country, presidential candidate Es’haq Jahangiri told reporters on Sunday.

‘Mirsalim’s rationality unmatched among candidates’

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Mostafa Mirsalim’s rationality and wisdom is unmatched among the five other candidates, his campaign chief in Khorasan Razavi said on Sunday.