Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Iran releases final list of candidates found qualified for Presidential election

Iran releases final list of candidates found qualified for Presidential election

The Interior Ministry of Iran has issued a final list of the candidates found qualified by the constitutional council to run for President in the June 18 election. The list released includes: Iran’s judiciary leader Saeed Jalili, conservative cleric Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, Mohsen Rezaei, Alireza Zakani, Seyyed Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh-Hashemi, Albdolnasser Hemmati, and Mohsen Mehr-Alizadeh. Rezaei sits on … Read more

Iran experiences lowest turnout in parliamentary elections

Iran has experienced the lowest turnout in a parliamentary election since 1979. Over 42.6% of eligible voters cast their ballots.

Iran has experienced the lowest turnout in a parliamentary election since 1979. Over 42.6% of eligible voters cast their ballots. Thousands of contenders, including reformers, have been banned by the officials. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has called turnout stunning. He said Iran’s enemies have attempted to stop people from voting by exaggerating coronavirus outbreak. … Read more