


Iran’s Presidential TV Debate Breaks Record as Most-Watched
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Millions of Iranians were glued to the TV on Friday when six candidates of the country’s 12th presidential election elaborated on their economic plans and agendas in their third and final live televised debate.

Iran Presidential Candidates Zero In on Economy in Last Debate
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Six men running for the Iranian presidency have faced off in the third and final round of nationally televised debates to discuss economic issues and make last-ditch efforts to defend their plans and criticize those of the rivals.

Iranian Cleric Urges Presidential Candidates to Care about The Needy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tehran’s provisional Friday prayers leader called on the presidential candidates to focus attention on plans to help the poor and support the most vulnerable strata of the society in their campaigns.

Hashemitaba Urges Halt to Cash Handouts in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Mostafa Hashemitaba, one of the six candidates running for Iran’s presidency, said the cash handouts to the public should be scrapped in order to combat underdevelopment.

Rouhani Focuses on Non-Oil Exports, Tourism to Create Jobs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hassan Rouhani, the incumbent Iranian president running for the second term, highlighted the role of non-oil exports, the tourism industry, as well as the medium-scale and small-scale enterprises in creating job opportunities for the country’s young labor force.

Iranians in 103 Countries to Cast Votes in Presidential Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Republic’s 12th presidential election will be held in Iran and over 100 other countries later this month.

Rouhani Attends Gathering of His Female Supporters in Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addressed a gathering of women at Tehran's Shahid Shiroudi Stadium as part of his campaign for the country’s forthcoming presidential election.

Iranian Presidential Hopeful Raisi Visits Kerman on Campaign Trail
KERMAN (Tasnim) – Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, who is running for Iran's 12th presidential election, continued his election campaign on Wednesday with a visit to the country’s southeastern province of Kerman.

Leader Warns Enemies of Iran’s Hard Response to Aggression
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei cautioned the adversaries against the “harsh reaction” they will have to suffer in case of any offense against Iran, stressing that the era of hit and run is over.

Presidential Candidate Urges Banking Reform in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Mostafa Hashemitaba, one of the six candidates running for Iran’s presidency, stressed the need for a reform of the country’s banking system, which he said still remains far apart from the spirit of Islamic banking.

Over 56 Million Iranians Eligible to Vote in May 19 Polls: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of Iranian nationals eligible to vote in the upcoming elections is over 56 million, an Interior Ministry official announced.

FM Urges Canada to Facilitate Iranian Expats’ Voting in Presidential Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on Canada to open the way for Iranians residing in the North American country to cast their ballots in the upcoming presidential election.

People Greet Presidential Candidate Raisi in Ahwaz
AHWAZ (Tasnim) – Ebrahim Raisi, one of the six candidates racing for Iran’s presidency, received a big welcome in the capital of the southwestern province of Khuzestan on Tuesday, as the candidates are touring the country just days ahead of the election.

Iranian Presidential Candidate Says Not to Linger over JCPOA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – One of the candidates running for Iran’s presidency said that in case he takes office, he would not hesitate to proceed with the country’s activities regardless of how implementation of the July 2015 nuclear deal with six world powers, known as the JCPOA, unfolds.

Qalibaf Holds Campaign Meeting in Lorestan
KHORRAMABAD (Tasnim) – Iranian presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf travelled to the western province of Lorestan on Tuesday to meet his supporters with less than two weeks before the election.

Iranian Presidential Candidate to Focus on Technology Firms for Job Creation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Eshaq Jahangiri, one of the six candidates running for Iran’s presidency, highlighted the role of knowledge-based companies in creating job opportunities for the country’s young labor force.

Electronic Voting Machines to Be Installed in 145 Cities across Iran: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Electronic voting machines are planned to be installed in 145 cities tomorrow as Iran prepares to hold the 5th City and Village Councils elections concurrent with the upcoming presidential vote, an official said on Monday.

Iran Presidential Candidate Mirsalim Speaks at Tehran University
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Mostafa Aqa-Mirsalim, one of the six candidates racing for Iran's presidency, gave a campaign speech at the University of Tehran on Sunday.
