Iranians Defy U.S. by Massive Turnout in Parliamentary Elections
Iranians went to the polls in the country's first general elections since the U.S. imposed sanctions following the pullout from the 2015 nuclear deal.
High Turnout in Elections to Boost Iran’s Security
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh highlighted the importance of Friday elections and said the massive participation of the people will help boost the country’s security and power.
Elections to Further Frustrate Foes
President of Iran Hassan Rouhani said a big turnout of voters in the ongoing nationwide elections would further frustrate the enemies.
Zarif: Iranian People Main Supporter of Islamic Revolution
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif praised the people’s massive participation in the parliamentary and the Assembly of Experts elections on Friday and said the people are the main supporter of the 1979 Islamic revolution.
GC Anticipates 50% Participation in Elections
Guardian Council Spokesman Abbasali Kadkhodaee anticipated a 50 percent turnout in the upcoming Parliamentary Election.
Strong Iran Needs Strong Parliament: Shamkhani
Ali Shamkhani called for high turnout in the elections due to be held later this week and said Iran cannot remain powerful without a strong parliament.
Iran Congratulates Azerbaijan on Successful Holding of Elections
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi offered his congratulations to the people and government of neighboring Azerbaijan on the successful holding of the country’s parliamentary elections.
US Had Better Clarify Ambiguities in Its Own Elections
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi hit back at US officials over their remarks against the country’s upcoming elections and said they had better clarify ambiguities about elections in the US.
Rouhani warns of ‘threat to democracy’
President Hassan Rouhani warned Monday of threats to Iran "democracy and national sovereignty" in the run-up to the February 21 parliamentary elections.
Netanyahu’s political honeymoon over
With just a month to go until general elections in Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu’s legal troubles have compounded, making his re-election bid difficult.