Hourly Turnout in Iran Presidential Runoff on the Rise
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of voters in the ongoing runoff presidential election of Iran by midday Friday has increased in comparison with the corresponding period in the last week’s polls, an official said.
Presidential Runoff Held in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is holding runoff presidential election on Friday, July 5, after no candidate could garner over 50% of the votes last week.
Iranian Citizen Released after Illegal Detention in France
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian musician and moviemaker Bashir Beeazaar has been released after being unlawfully held in detention in France for a month, an official announced.
Gunmen Attack Vehicle Carrying Ballot Boxes Southeast of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Unknown gunmen attacked a vehicle carrying the Iranian presidential election’s ballot boxes in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan on Friday, killing two people.
Iran Extends Elections for 2 Hours
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Interior Ministry ordered on Friday afternoon that the presidential elections be extended for two more hours beyond the initial time limit.
No Security Incident During Iran Election Process: Police Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The presidential election in Iran has been held in complete safety since Friday morning without a single security incident, Commander of the Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran Brigadier General Ahmadreza Radan said.
Spokesman Highlights Iran’s Role in Fight against Illicit Drugs Trafficking
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said despite minimal cooperation from international organizations and the problems caused by sanctions, the country plays a major role in the global fight against narcotics trafficking.
Nasrallah to Address Event in Honor of Late Iranian President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary General of Hezbollah Seyed Hassan Nasrallah will deliver a speech at a ceremony due to be held on Thursday in commemoration of late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
Iranians Celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Shiite Muslims across the world, including in Iran, are celebrating the Eid al-Ghadeer, which marks the appointment of the first Shiite Imam, Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS), by Islam’s most revered figure, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), as his successor.
Leader: High Election Turnout Source of Pride to Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said the high turnout of voters in the upcoming presidential election will bring glory to Iran and disappoint the enemies.
Hospital Fire Kills 9 in Iran’s Northern City
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A fire engulfed a hospital in Iran’s northern city of Rasht on Tuesday, killing at least 9 people and injuring several others.
Iran Celebrates Eid al-Adha
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian people celebrated the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha on Monday, which marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Leader Visits Ailing Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei visited Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi, who has been hospitalized in Tehran.
Ayatollah Khamenei Pardons over 2,600 Iranian Inmates
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei approved a proposal from Iran’s top judge to pardon or commute the prison terms of 2,654 convicts found guilty by various Iranian courts.
Sanctions Taking Toll on Disabled People, Iran Warns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian official cautioned that the cruel sanctions imposed by the US and many Western countries on Iran have significantly increased the prime costs of rehabilitation items and specialized services and affected the economic capabilities of persons with disabilities.
Ayatollah Khamenei Urges Constant Renunciation of US, Israel
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei emphasized that the renunciation of the Zionist regime and the US by Muslims must continue beyond the time and place of Hajj, prevail in all Islamic countries worldwide, and be extended to the general populace.
Iran, Saudi Arabia Discuss Hajj Pilgrimage
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Senior Iranian and Saudi diplomats talked about various issues regarding the Hajj pilgrimage and its rituals, which are underway in Saudi Arabia.
Ayatollah Khamenei Hails Hajj as Source of Reassurance for Muslims
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In a message to the Hajj pilgrims, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described the Hajj rituals as a source of reassurance and confidence for the Muslims and also a cause of trepidation for the enemies.
