Leader: Future administration must be optimistic, capable and faithful

TEHRAN—Addressing students virtually on Tuesday, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei advised the nation to participate in the June presidential elections enthusiastically to boost confidence of the next administration.

Hopefuls start registering for president

TEHRAN— Mohammad Hassan Nami, Saeed Mohammad, and General Hossein Dehghan were among the first figures who went to the Ministry of Interior to register as presidential hopefuls.

Mohsen Mehr-Alizadeh announces presidential candidacy

TEHRAN - In a statement on Sunday, the Party of the Nation’s Path announced that it names Mohsen Mehr-Alizadeh as its presidential candidate.

Presidential hopefuls will start registration on Tuesday

TEHRAN— Registration of candidates for the presidential election will begin on May 11, starting from Tuesday morning.

House of Parties chief writes to national TV director urging him to fully observe neutrality in pres

TEHRAN - The head of the House of Parties has written a letter to the national TV chief asking him to observe full impartiality and give equal time to presidential candidates.

Guardian Council clarifies criteria for presidential candidates

The Guardian Council has released the full text of the amendment to a measure that it has ratified in order to clarify the criteria and standards for defining the political and religious personalities and the qualities that determine the managerial characteristics and skillfulness of the candidates applying for the post of president.

Parliament vice speaker advises presidential candidates to avoid defamation, insult and pessimism

TEHRAN – The Iranian parliament’s vice speaker has called on presidential candidates to avoid defamation, insult and a pessimistic view of the country.

My administration will respect JCPOA, says presidential hopeful

TEHRAN— In a press briefing on Saturday, Saeed Mohammad, the former director of the Khatam-al Anbiya Construction Headquarters and a presidential hopeful, stated that his future administration will respect the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, as it has been ratified by the parliament and the United Nations Security Council.

Guardian Council mulling new criteria for presidential candidates

TEHRAN— In an attempt to separate out large numbers of people who nominate with very basic or no credentials, Iran's Guardian Council has revised the criteria for individuals intending to run as presidential candidates.

Raeisi only Principlist candidate

TEHRAN— Manouchehr Mottaki, the spokesman for the Unity Council of Principlists, stated that the Judiciary chief, Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raeisi is the final and only definite candidate of the principlists, ruling out rumors about Ali Larijani being a favorable principlist candidate.

A closer look into the presidential election candidates

TEHRAN— As we get closer to the registration date for the upcoming presidential election, which is on May 11, more political figures are announcing candidacy. In this report, we explore the possible candidates and their agendas.

Maximum turnout in elections frustrates opposition, says MP

TEHRAN— Speaking to ISNA, the representative of Natanz responded to questions about the presidential elections in the parliament.

FICP names Zarif as presidential candidate

TEHRAN— Hossein Mar’ashi, spokesman for Functionaries of Iran's Construction Party (FICP), announced the final shortlist of its presidential candidates.

Khalilian announces presidential candidacy

TEHRAN— Former minister of agriculture who served in Ahmadinejad’s administration from 2009 to 2013, announced that he would run for president in the upcoming presidential election.

Aref to run for president

TEHRAN— according to Tasnim News Agency, Mohammad Reza Aref, the chief of the Center for Iranians’ Hope, will field candidacy for the upcoming presidential elections on June 18.

Nation’s Unity party announces presidential candidates

TEHRAN— Nation’s Unity party announced five presidential candidates for the upcoming presidential elections on June 18.

Mohsen Rezaei officially announces presidential candidacy

TEHRAN— Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of the Expediency Discernment Council, officially announced that he would run for the president on Friday.

Ballet boxes to increase for presidential elections

TEHRAN— Jamal Orf, the election headquarters chief, spoke at a press conference on Thursday, discussing election news and updates, stating that about 7,000 to 8,000 ballot boxes will be added to crowded constituencies.

People will fondly welcome the elections, says MP

TEHRAN— Speaking to ISNA, Seyed Ali Mousavi, a member of the Mines and Industry Committee of the parliament, stated that people's appreciation of the upcoming elections will be heroic and full of passion.

Student activists invite Raeisi to field candidacy for presidential elections

TEHRAN— 1400 student activists wrote to Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raeisi, head of the Judiciary, to field candidacy for the upcoming presidential elections.

Fereydoun Abbasi announces presidential candidacy

TEHRAN— Fereydon Abbasi, head of the Energy Committee of the parliament, announced on Wednesday that he is running for president.

By M.A. Saki

Presidential elections in Iran: Transparency and expertise are pathways to a prosperous economy

As Iran is approaching the June 18 presidential elections, discussions are being raised about the competence of a president and policies that he should follow and things that he should avoid.

Guardian Council says participation in elections is a sense of responsibility

TEHRAN — Guardian Council spokesman Abbasali Kadkhodaei, who spoke at the virtual meeting of the Union of Islamic Students' Associations in Europe on Sunday, stated that from a political point of view participation in elections is a sense of responsibility for the future of Iran.

Principlist calls on presidential candidates to avoid smear campaigns, disappointing remarks

TEHRAN – A principlist political activist has called on potential presidential candidates to avoid disappointing remarks or smear campaigns..

Salehi says has no intention to run for president

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Salehi, the vice president and chief of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has dismissed speculation that he intends to contest the June 18 presidential elections.

Construction Party wants Mohsen Hashemi as presidential candidate: member

TEHRAN - Ali Mohammad Namazi, a member of the Servants of Construction Party, says “as far as I know” the final presidential candidate of the party is Mohsen Hashemi.

Guardian Council: Persons with military background can stand as candidates

TEHRAN - Abbas Ali Kadkhodaee, the spokesperson for Iran’s Guardian Council, confirmed on Saturday that persons with military background are entitled to run in elections, saying the performance of the oversight council shows this in the previous rounds of elections.

Qalibaf doesn’t intend to run for president as possibility of Raisi candidacy rises: MP

TEHRAN - Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf does not intend to run in the June presidential election because there is possibility of a candidacy by Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi, a lawmaker close to Qalibaf announced on Friday.

We need help to improve our football: Azizi Khadem

TEHRAN – Newly-elected president of Iran football federation Shahabeddin Azizi Khadem says that they need help to improve football.

Main battle in presidential polls will be between principlists, Hashemi Taba predicts

TEHRAN - Mostafa Hashemi Taba, a reformist activist, predicts that the main competition in the June presidential election in Iran will be among principlist candidates.