Turnout in Iran Election Surpasses 50%, Voting Extended Again
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of voters in Iran’s presidential election hit over 30 million by evening local time, while the voting was extended for two more hours for the second time.
Nationals in Syria Voting in Iran’s Presidential Election
DAMASCUS (Tasnim) – Iranian expatriates in Syria on Friday have been casting their votes in Iran’s 12th presidential election.
Above 100 Nabbed in Tehran Province for Election-Related Offenses
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Judiciary forces have arrested more than 100 people in the Iranian Province of Tehran on Friday for election-related offenses, a senior official announced.
Iranian Expats in US Going to Polls to Pick Next President (+Photos)
WASHINGTON, DC (Tasnim) – Iranian expatriates in the US are going to the polls to vote in the country’s 12th presidential election.
Deadline for Voting in Iran’s City, Village Councils Elections Extended
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Interior Ministry extended the deadline for voting in the 5th City and Village Councils elections across the country by two hour.
Iran Presidential Election: 20 Million Ballot Papers Stamped by Late Afternoon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – As the voter turnout in Iran’s presidential election on Friday is apparently going to hit a record high, authorities say around 20 million ballot papers have been stamped by late afternoon.
Iranian Nation Ultimate Winner of Elections: Velayati
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran’s Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati praised the massive participation of people in the 12th presidential election and said they are the ultimate winners of the polls.
Midnight, Maximum Legal Deadline for Voting Extension: Iranian Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli asked voters not to delay going to polling stations to cast their ballots in the 12th presidential election and the 5th City and Village Councils elections, saying the rules allow for voting to be extended until midnight at most.
Armenian Archbishop of Tehran Hails High Turnout in Elections
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Armenian Orthodox primate of the diocese of Tehran, Archbishop Sebouh Sarkissian, praised the Iranian people’s massive presence in the elections today, saying the high level of “political awareness” is admirable.
Iranian Nationals in Syria Casting Ballots to Elect Next President (+Photos)
DAMASCUS (Tasnim) – Iranian nationals in Syria on Friday have been casting their votes in Iran’s 12th presidential election.
Iranian Cleric Urges Presidential Candidates to Set Aside Rivalries
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A top Iranian cleric called on the candidates competing for the presidency to put aside rivalries and establish friendly ties now that election campaigns are over.
People in Iran’s Qom Cast Vote to Pick Next President
QOM CITY (Tasnim) – Iranians in the holy city of Qom are voting in twin elections to elect the country’s next president and members of City and Village Councils.
Qalibaf Urges Action to Fix Iran’s Economy after Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mayor of Tehran Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, who withdrew from Iran’s presidential race earlier this week, called for the beginning of resolute action to combat poverty and address the country’s economic woes after the polls no matter who wins the election.
Iran Security Forces Bust Several Terrorist Cells Prior to Elections: Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian intelligence minister announced that the country’s security forces have managed to smash a number of terrorist cells that intended to disrupt the process of the elections on Friday.
High Turnout in Iran Polls to Send Significant Message to Region: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi highlighted the importance of people’s massive presence in Friday’s elections and said the message of a high turnout would be “very important” in the Middle East.
Democracy in Iran Acknowledged by Foes: Top Judge
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Judiciary chief described people’s turnout in elections as a main factor guaranteeing the country’s national security and improving its international standing, and highlighted the enemies’ admission that Iran enjoys democracy.
No Security Problems Reported in Polling Stations across Iran: Police Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari said no cases of insecurity or indiscipline have been reported to the police in polling stations across the country.
Voting Hours Likely to Be Extended: Iranian Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The head of the Iranian Interior Ministry’s State Elections Committee said voting hours of the country’s ongoing elections will most likely be extended.
