Washington Post | In the race to unseat Iran's president, two conservatives emerge as contenders Washington Post ISTANBUL — Iran's presidential elections are typically tumultuous affairs. Campaigns last just a few weeks, and a candidate's star can rise or fall in a matter of days. Ruling clerics approve only a handful of contenders for the race, which takes ... Has Rouhani succeeded in reforming Iran? All Eyes on Turnout as Iran Election Looms Closer Iran presidential candidates lay blame for 'failed' nuclear deal on reformer Rouhani |
New York Times | A Look at the Presidential Candidates in Iran New York Times The president of Iran is facing re-election competition from a career hard-line prosecutor, his own vice president, Tehran's mayor, a former culture minister and the one-time leader of the country's sports organization. The six candidates, all older ... Iran's Farce Presidential Election Iran election: Fierce exchanges in final TV debate Rouhani Fires Away at Leading Rival a Week Before Iran Election |
Washington Post | Report: 5.7 quake jolts remote northern region in Iran Washington Post TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's official IRNA news agency is reporting that a 5.7 magnitude earthquake has jolted a remote area in the northeast of the country. The Saturday report said the epicenter of the quake was the town of Pishqaleh, with a population of ... Quake claims three, injures 220 in northeastern Iran |
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) | House Republicans slam Ossoff over Iran deal Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) House Republicans launched another new attack on Democrat Jon Ossoff, this time targeting his support for President Barack Obama's Iran deal. “Terrorists in our shopping centers, jihadists in our streets. And Jon Ossoff supports the dangerous deal ... |
The Times of Israel | Rouhani says Friday's Iran election 'historical decision' The Times of Israel “We should not let Iran become isolated again,” added Rouhani, “We want constructive communication with the world.” The May 19 vote is seen largely as a referendum on Rouhani's outreach to the rest of the world following the country's landmark 2015 ... |
Economic Times | Inside Chabahar, the Iranian port city that borders Pakistan and where alleged spy Kulbhushan Jadhav was based Economic Times The second thought may be: Hey, am I in Pakistan as it does not seem like Iran? Men are wearing salwar suits and some are actually talking in Urdu. One of the first people I spoke to in Chabahar opened with that most pressing question: Have you seen ... |
Press TV | Iranian athletes collect 8 medals in Islamic Solidarity Games Press TV Iranian sportsmen and women are displaying outstanding performances at the ongoing 4th edition of Islamic Solidarity Games in Azerbaijan, and have so far been awarded eight medals. On Saturday, Iranian female sports shooters Narjes Emamgholinejad ... |
Daily Mail | Iran makes strides in developing ballistic missiles Daily Mail Iran is working on development of an intercontinental ballistic missile that could carry nuclear weapons. Pictured, a missile is paraded through Tehran, the capital of Iran, for National Army Day on April 18, with a photo of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ... Intel Report: Iran Refining Nuke Delivery System in Flagrant Violation of Ban DNI Coats: Iran Continues to Prop Up the Assad Regime Iran Still Developing ICBM Technology Despite UN Resolutions - US Intel Chief |
Reuters | In Senegal, Iran and Saudi Arabia vie for religious influence Reuters DAKAR In an upmarket suburb of Senegal's seaside capital, a branch of Iran's Al-Mustafa University teaches Senegalese students Shi'ite Muslim theology, among other subjects. The branch director is Iranian and a portrait of Iranian Supreme Leader ... |
Press TV | Philippines announces Iran oil buy, LNG plans Press TV The Philippines plans to buy 250,000 to 260,000 barrels per day of oil for use in a new refinery from Iran, President of state-own Philippines National Oil Co. (PNOC) Pedro Aquino says. Aquino, who is currently in Tehran to attend an international oil ... |