Iran’s leader says has no favourite to succeed Ahmadinejad
DUBAI, May 29 (Reuters) – Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Wednesday he does not favour any candidate for June’s…
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Iran’s election: a domesticated affair that could make waves far from home
The nuclear question and Iran’s role in Syria could remain unresolved and unclear even after the polls next month The field of 700…
Iran’s Ahmadinejad looks to outsider options
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — By now, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is well-accustomed to enduring blows from Iran’s ruling clerics as his reputation fell…
Iran denies links to ‘spies’ arrested by Saudis
Iran news headlines on Wednesday include Iran denial of linking to ‘spies’ arrested by Saudis; country releasing of five new defensive achievements soon;…
Iran’s Ahmadinejad says will challenge ally’s ban from election
(Reuters) – President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday he would ask Iran’s supreme leader to reverse a ban preventing his aide from…
Mashaei’s campaign office to ask Guardian Council to revise decision
The election campaign office of Esfandiyar Rahim-Mashaei, who was not approved by Iran’s Guardian Council to run in the upcoming presidential election,…
Why Iran’s presidential election matters
In conversations with policymakers, journalists and analysts about the upcoming Iranian presidential elections, one question looms: does it even matter? Iran is, after…
People close to president Ahmadinejad reportedly getting arrested
People close to president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, have been getting arrested in the last several days on baseless charges and claims, Iranian government…
Iran unveils achievements in field of renewable energy
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has unveiled the Islamic Republic’s new achievements in the field of renewable energy. At a Sunday ceremony in…
Iran wants Azerbaijan progress, welfare: Ahmadinejad
Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has hailed Tehran-Baku ties as friendly and excellent, saying the Islamic Republic of Iran wants dignity, progress and…
Ahmadinejad cancels Thailand trip due to busy schedule
TEHERAN (AFP) – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who was due to address a water security forum in Thailand has cancelled the trip…
Iran’s government subsidies are incentives for poor voters
In the run-up to the Iranian Guardian Council’s announcement of “vetted” presidential candidates, it is useful to look into a crucial matter…
Cleric criticizes presidential hopefuls for pledging to open US talks
Iran news headlines on Friday include warning of Iran’s constitutional watchdog head over disqualification of candidates for pledging ties with US; Ahmadinejad joining Thai ‘water summit’…
Rafsanjani’s presidential bid elicits hope, scorn
TEHRAN, May 16 2013 (IPS) – The last-minute entry of former president and current chair of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani into…
Iran’s Ahmadinejad to join Thai ‘water summit’
BANGKOK — Iran’s firebrand President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will address a forum on water security in Thailand next week, an embassy official said…
Mining, agricultural revenues must replace oil exports: Ahmadinejad
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says the country must reduce its dependence on oil exports by expanding the mining sector and boosting agriculture.…
Wait, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s brother is running for president of Iran?
On Saturday, the five-day registration period for Iran’s June 14 presidential election came to a dramatic close when several last-minute candidates entered the running. And buried…
Will Iran’s real reformists please stand up?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is hardly a poster boy for reform in Iran. He has depicted himself as an original revolutionary and ideological purist.…
Iran’s presidential office dismisses Ahmadinejad’s law violation
Iran’s presidential office has dismissed allegations that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad violated the election law by accompanying his former chief of staff, Esfandiyar Rahim…
Ex-advisor to Iran’s president withdraws from presidential election
Former advisor to the Iranian president Ali Akbar Javanfekr has withdrawn his bid for presidency in favor of the president’s former chief…
Iranian presidential elections 2013: the essential guide
Countdown has started for an election that marks the end of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s turbulent time in office. Here is all you need to know…
US denies Persian Gulf navy drill aimed at Iran
Iran news headlines on Monday include US commander denial of Persian Gulf drill directing at Iran; Iranian MPs criticizing Ahmadinejad over candidate endorsement; 4.4 magnitude quake…
Analysis: Iran election race opens up as surprise candidate enter
(Reuters) – After the huge protests that followed the 2009 election, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have hoped June polls…
Iran’s president will not face flogging – spokesman
MOSCOW, May 13 (RIA Novosti) – An Iranian government spokesman has dismissed a media report claiming President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad could face 74…
Iranian MPs complain against present and former presidents
Some 150 Iranian members of parliament have appealed to the Judiciary System against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. They addressed Iran’s Judiciary System with…
Iran’s president faces sanctions over breaking election rules
Constitutional watchdog warns Mahmoud Ahmadinejad may be charged for accompanying chief adviser to election registry office Iran’s constitutional watchdog said on Sunday it…
Rafsanjani rolls the dice one last time to fix Iran’s future
(Reuters) – Iran’s best known political grandee, former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, looms large in the history of the Islamic Republic –…
Change in Iran depends on new reformers linked to conservatives
This Iranian presidential election cycle differs from those of the past in that the scene is characterized by ambiguity. There is a…
Iran president still a force even as his era ends
BIRJAND, Iran (AP) — When many struggling families in this eastern Iranian city take stock of outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s legacy, it’s…
Iranian elections: economy still centre stage as candidates rehash old themes
Presidential legacy of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who is ineligible to stand for third term, is one of high inflation and unemployment In 2005 many…
Sudan grants Iranian firm gold exploration licence-media
KHARTOUM, May 8 (Reuters) – Sudan has granted an Iranian firm a licence to explore for gold in the African country, state-linked…
Imperialist powers occupy nations in name of democracy: Ahmadinejad
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says under the pretext of establishing democracy, imperialist powers occupy nations across the world. Addressing a gathering of…
Ahmadinejad looks to make confidant his successor as Iran race starts
Outgoing president’s aide likely to stand in election but opposition Green Movement’s leaders still under house arrest Iran started its six-week search for a…
Kuwait info. min. meets Iranian president
TEHRAN, May 7 (KUNA) — Kuwait’s Minister of Information, Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Sabah met Tuesday with…
Iran’s electoral elegance: the style evolution of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
President went from humble white jacket to tailored suits in journey from man of the people to man of the world When Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ran…
Iranian website editor arrested after report claiming voter fraud
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A journalist for an Iranian news website says its editor has been arrested after reporting that there is…
Iran presidency candidates to step forward, finally
(Reuters) – Few Iranian presidential elections have been so unpredictable but the next few days will at least narrow down who will…
Iran mulls over many presidential candidates
Iran’s June 14 presidential election, only about a month and a half away, will get ample attention — and more than a…
Hegemons oppose nations with potential to go global: Ahmadinejad
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has described Iran-India relations as friendly and deep-rooted, saying the two nations have common views on a range…