Chegini elected as president of Iran Martial Arts Associations Federation

TEHRAN – Afshin Chegini was elected as new president of Iran Martial Arts Associations Federation for a four-year term till 2028 on Tuesday.

Inche Dargahi re-elected as president of Iran Gymnastic Federation

TEHRAN – Zahra Inche Dargahi was re-elected unopposed as president of Iran Gymnastic Federation on Monday for a four-year term till 2028.

Iranians vote in parliamentary runoff as Leader calls for strong voter turnout

TEHRAN – Iranians show up in large numbers for a pivotal second-round runoff election to finalize the lineup of the country's parliament.

Iran's ruoff parliamentary election to be held Friday

90 candidates compete for the remaining 45 seats

TEHRAN- Iran's Interior Minister underscored the significance of the upcoming parliamentary run-off elections slated for May 10, highlighting the readiness of 11,500 polling stations across 15 provinces.

Opt. True Promise elevated Iran's standing among global powers: Raisi

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has asserted that Iran's retaliatory operation in the occupied territories has elevated the nation's status among regional and global powers.

Interior minister affirms readiness for 'fully electronic elections'   

TEHRAN- Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has announced the Interior Ministry's full readiness to conduct parliamentary run-off elections “electronically.” 

President Raisi calls for election participation to fulfill social, Islamic responsibilities

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has underscored the significance of elections as a cornerstone of "religious democracy," urging the Iranian people to actively engage in the upcoming parliamentary run-off election scheduled for May 10. 

11,500 polling stations ready for second round of parliamentary elections

TEHRAN- The spokesperson for Iran's election headquarters has revealed that preparations are underway for the second round of the 12th parliamentary elections, slated for May 10. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.