For many Iranians, the outcome of Friday’s presidential election feels predetermined. The next president, one joke goes, will be Ebrahim Raisi, or Sayyid Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati — Raisi’s full name. The …
Iran ultraconservative headed for presidency as poll rivals pull out
Ultraconservative candidate Ebrahim Raisi is seen as the runaway favourite to win the election – Copyright Quorin Family/AFP/File HandoutMarc Jourdier and Frank ZellerThe field of candidates in Iran’s …
Iran ultraconservative headed for presidency as poll rivals pull out
Ultraconservative candidate Ebrahim Raisi is seen as the runaway favourite to win the election – Copyright Quorin Family/AFP/File HandoutMarc Jourdier and Frank ZellerThe field of candidates in Iran’s …
‘Insane:’ Biden’s push for nuclear deal hit for letting Iran off the hook
Top Biden administration diplomats — led by special Iran envoy Robert Malley — are in their sixth round of indirect talks with Iran in Vienna, with a fresh motivation to act quickly stemming from …
Explainer: Iran hardliners set to retain hold on economy, foreign policy after vote
An expected win for a hardliner in Iran’s presidential election on Friday is unlikely to slow its bid to revive a nuclear deal and break free of sanctions, with ruling clerics aware their political …
Infographic: Meet the men allowed to run for president in Iran
When the polls open on Friday for Iran’s presidential election, five men will be on the ballot, but one enjoys a significant lead over the others. Observers predict Iran’s eighth president will be …
Khamenei calls for high turnout in Iran vote; field shrinks to four candidates
Under Iran’s ruling system, the supreme leader has the final say … reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to …
Coronavirus: What you need to know about the ‘Nepal variant’
Looking ahead to Berrettini, the three-time Grand Slam champion said he would need to “raise his game to another level” compared to facing an unfocused Paire. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s presidential …
Iran reveals COVID-19 data for June 16
So far, more than 21.9 million tests have been conducted in Iran for the diagnosis of coronavirus. A total of 5.24 million people have been vaccinated in Iran so far. About 4.36 million people were …
Trade between Iran-UAE expected to hit $20b by Mar. 2022
The value of trade between Iran and the United Arab Emirate (UAE) is expected to reach $20 billion by the end of the current Iranian calendar year 1400 (March 2022), according to the head of the …