Iran’s Assembly of Experts Urges Presidential Candidates to Avoid Friction
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Assembly of Experts, a high-ranking body in Iran electing leader of the Islamic Revolution, called on the candidates seeking presidency to pay regard to the interests of the Establishment in their campaigns and avoid the moves that may cause tension.
Iranian Expatriates in Russia Can Vote in 4 Cities: Embassy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Embassy in Moscow announced that Iranian expatriates living in Russia, who are eligible to vote in the upcoming presidential elections, can cast their ballots in four cities of the Russian Federation.
Presidential Candidate Jahangiri Urges Rivals to Offer Realistic Employment Plans
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Eshaq Jahangiri, a candidate in Iran’s presidential election who has been campaigning in support of President Hassan Rouhani, called on the other rivals to offer practical and realistic plans for combating unemployment rather than resorting to words.
Presidential Candidate Raisi Continues Electioneering in Isfahan
ISFAHAN (Tasnim) – Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, who is running for Iran's 12th presidential election, addressed among his supporters in in the central province of Isfahan on Monday evening.
Iran Presidential Election: Expats in Netherlands Can Vote
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Arrangements have been made to let Iranian expatriates living in the Netherlands take part in the presidential election on May 19, Iran’s embassy announced.
Iran’s Raisi Calls Qalibaf’s Move to Quit Presidential Race ‘Revolutionary’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, who is running for Iran’s president, expressed his gratitude to Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf for ending his race in favor of the cleric on Monday, calling the move “revolutionary”.
Iranian Judiciary Chief Calls for High Turnout in Upcoming Polls
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani underlined the importance of massive turnout in this week’s elections for preserving the country’s national security, calling on all Iranians to show up in polling stations and cast their ballots on Friday.
Qalibaf Ends Run for Iran’s President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mayor of Tehran Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, a once-commanding figure in the principlist political faction who struggled to drum up support for his presidential campaign by hammering President Hassan Rouhani’s administration, dropped out of the race on Monday.
Presidential Candidate Raisi Travels to Gilan on Election Trail
RASHT (Tasnim) – Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, who is running for Iran's 12th presidential election, continued his campaign trail with an address among his supporters in in the northern province of Gilan on Sunday evening.
Polling Places in 104 Countries Arranged for Iran Presidential Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian expatriates in 104 countries will have the chance to vote in the country’s 12th presidential election at the same time with the polls at home, authorities said.
Iranian Presidential Candidate Urges Action against Contraband
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Mostafa Aqa-Mirsalim, one of the six candidates running for presidency in Iran, stressed the need for plans to curb contraband and crack down on organized commodity smuggling to support domestic production.
Raisi Visits Oroumiyeh on Campaign Trail
OROUMIYEH (Tasnim) – Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, who is running for Iran's 12th presidential election, delivered a speech to his supporters at a mass meeting in the northwestern city of Oroumiyeh.
Polling Stations Planned in 7 UK Cities for Iran Presidential Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian expatriates in Britain will have the chance to vote in the country’s presidential election, with polling stations planned to be set up in London and six other cities, Iran’s ambassador said.
Female Supporters of Presidential Candidate Qalibaf Convene in Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, who is running for Iran's 12th presidential election, addressed a gathering of women in Tehran as part of his campaign for the country’s forthcoming presidential election.
Prosecutor General Warns against Attempts to Upset Election Security in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Judiciary has obtained information about hostile schemes to create insecurity as the country is gearing up for presidential election, Prosecutor General Mohammad Jafar Montazeri warned, stressing that any move to disrupt security will receive a harsh response.
Iran Presidential Candidate Clarifies Plans to Raise Cash Handouts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf pledged to triple the amount of monthly cash handouts, pay the registered unemployed in his proposed national job center system a basic salary, and create at least 5 million jobs after taking the office.
Rouhani Vows to Proceed with Resistance Economy in Second Term
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Incumbent Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who is running for the forthcoming presidential elections, highlighted the importance of Resistance Economy plan, saying that the country should resist against foreign pressures through the plan.
Iran’s GC Ready to Host Candidates’ Reps on Election Day: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for Iran’s Guardian Council (GC) said the GC is prepared to host representatives of the six presidential candidates on the day of voting, slated for May 19.
