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Director of Research and Technology at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Saeed Pakseresht said that Iranian experts are ready to cooperate with other countries in reservoir studies for gas storage industry, voicing its willingness to help other countries to this end….
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In a letter addressed to the judiciary chief Ayatollah Amoli-Larijani, 15 political prisoners have called on Larijani to arrange medical treatment for political prisoner and human rights activist Hossein Ronaghi-Maleki. Part of the letter reads: “We call on you to act before it is not too…
Read More →Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has quashed Russian media rumors about Russian President Vladimir Putin traveling to Iran. …
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Chief editor of Kayhan, Hossein Shariatadmari, discusses the election of Hassan Rouhani as president and claims, among other things, that although those calling for reforms have made giant headlines in the newspapers and journals under their management and insisted on calling the Rouhani victory a reformist…
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In a statement published on his website, Hashemi Rafsanjani congratulated Iranian citizens for their vote and emphasized that their votes gave many a lesson in moderation. He wished to thank all men and women, young and old, of every societal sector in villages and towns who…
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Roozonline cartoon captures the new (alleged) balance of power in Iran – Green (purple) vs. principlists (red) …
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The We Choose initiative published the results of its “secure digital voting: “Despite massive ongoing cyber attacks, the Iranian regime failed to topple the voting platform and halt parallel elections. Reformist candidates altogether received 67% of the votes, this includes Mir-Hossein Mousavi (28%); Hassan Rouhani (10.7%); Mohammad…
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President-elect Hassan Rouhani renewed his allegiance to the late Imam Khomeini, the founder of Islamic Republic of Iran, by attending a special ceremony at Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum. He will officially take office on August 3rd, after taking the oath of office and receiving a decree from…
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Across Iran, sounds of joy and various slogans were chanted during the celebrations of Hassan Rouhani’s victory. Numerous demonstrators called for the release of Green Movement leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi. Other slogans heard included, “My martyred friends (those killed in the 2009 post-election…
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An editorial in Mardom Salari (pro-reform daily) titled, “The Messages of the Election of Dr. Hassan Rouhani” maintained that the 11th presidential elections carried several important messages, which if not ignored, can provide us with an analysis of what has happened in Iran over the past…
Read More →A Keyhan editorial titled, “The Enemy’s Failed Scenario,” discussed the presidential elections and public participation. It argued that the “enemy’s think tanks are confused… They do not know how to explain their previous analyses and how to restore those scenarios.” The writer underlined that they “have…
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Asre Iran editorial, “Hashemi, the biggest winner of elections”: Hashemi Rafsanjani proved for the umpteenth time what a seasoned politician he is in the fullest sense of the word. The story of the elections and his surprising involvement has revived him and made him the most…
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Asre Iran listed eight players who had a key role in Rouhani’s victory, including Rouhani himself, Hashemi Rafsanjani, Mohammad Khatami (former Iranian President and leader of the Green Movement) and the other candidates: Mohammad Reza Aref (withdrew in favor of Rouhani), Qalibaf (Tehran Mayor), Velayati (former…
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There is no doubt that the June 14, 2013 elections are an important and historic event in the history of the Iranian people. These elections have many messages and angles, but the most important messages of the elections can be summarized as follows: Diplomacy effectively neutralizes…
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Kanun: “The Atmosphere Has Become Moderate” Etemaad: “Iran Congratulates Sheikh of Hope” Tamashe :”The Purple Shout” Abrar: “Iran Has Become Rouhani from Head to Toe” Shargh: “Hope Has Reappeared” Omid Javan: “The Key Has Turned the Lock” Kayhan, which attacked Rafsanjani and Rouhani throughout the campaign,…
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Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar said that Sayyed Hassan Rouhani won an absolute majority of the votes in the presidential elections. Out of 36,704,156 votes cast, 458,747 votes were legal. Hassan Rouhani won 18,613,629 votes, for a landslide victory. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf with 6,077,292 votes was…
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Polling started across the country at 8:00 a.m. Tehran time (0330 GMT) Friday for both the presidential and the city & village council elections concurrently. Voting will last 10 hours and ends at 6 pm, but it could be extended if necessary. Ballot counting will begin…
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