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Alireza Zakani Officially Elected as Tehran Mayor

Alireza Zakani has officially been chosen as the Tehran Mayor with 18 ‘yes’ votes by members of the Tehran City Council.

Raisi Appoints Mokhber as Iran’s First Vice-President

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has appointed Mohammad Mokhber, the head of the Execution of Imam Khomeini’s Order (EIKO) headquarters, as the country’s first vice-president.

Ebrahim Raisi Sworn in as Iran’s Eighth President

The swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi kicked off in Tehran in the presence of guests from 80 countries.

Iran’s Leader Endorses Ebrahim Raisi as New President

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has formally confirmed Ebrahim Raisi as the country’s new president in a ceremony in Tehran.

Dozens of Foreign Delegations to Attend Raisi’s Inauguration in Tehran

Dozens of delegations from different countries are to travel to Tehran on August 5, 2021, for a ceremony where Iranian President-elect Ebrahim Raisi will take the oath of office.

Outgoing Iran President ‘Apologises’ to People for Any Shortcomings

The outgoing Iranian president has apologised to people for any shortcomings and defects during the tenure of his administration.

Iran Had No Choice but to Be Self-Reliant in COVID-19 Fight: Rouhani

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the country had no other choice but to stand on its own two feet and rely on domestic production in the fight against the novel coronavirus.

Rouhani Says His Administration’s Services Downplayed by Trump’s Actions

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his administration's services and performance would have looked much better if it was not for Donald Trump.

25 Percent of Iranian Gov’t Managere Are Women: VP

The Iranian first vice president has highlighted the significant role of women in society, saying they have shone very well in discharging the responsibilities assigned to them in various arenas.

Zarif’s Leaked Audio Tape ‘Stolen’, Says Gov’t Spokesman

Iran says the dissident television network Iran International’s “stealing” of an audio file of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was a conspiracy to achieve its wicked objectives.

Iran’s Water, Soil Sectors Revolutionized in Past Eight Years: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says a giant step has been taken in the country’s water and soil sectors during his tenure as president over the past eight years.

Rouhani, Qalibaf, Raisi All Stress Tackling US Sanctions

The heads of the three branches of the Iranian government see eye to eye on the necessity of neutralizing US sanctions on the country.

Iran’s Gov’t Bodies Officially Instructed to Implement Sanctions Legislation

Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has communicated to relevant institutions the executive bylaws on the legislation recently passed by the parliament which obliges government to take action to have sanctions lifted and protect the nation’s interests.

Iranian President Inaugurates Thousands of National Projects

President Hassan Rouhani has opened thousands of new construction, employment, and housing projects across the country via videoconference.

Rouhani’s Pick for Trade Ministry Wins Iran Parliament’s Confidence Vote

Iranian lawmakers have given their vote of confidence to President Hassan Rouhani’s nominee for the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, Alireza Razm-Hosseini.

Rouhani’s Administration to Release Annual Economic Road Map

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his administration has come up with a road map to economy for the final year of his tenure.

Iranian MPs to Question President over Economic Woes

At least 200 members of the Iranian parliament have signed a motion to question President Hassan Rouhani over his administration’s handling of economic woes and the national currency’s decline.

President Offers Condolences to Families of Tehran Clinic Blast Victims

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic explosion at Sina At’har Medical Centre in Tehran, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of patients and medical staff.

Iran Gov’t Condoles with Families of Tehran Clinic Blast Victims

Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei has expressed condolences to the families of those killed in an explosion at a clinic in Tehran.

Iran’s Parliament Symbol of Islamic Democracy: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran’s parliament is a symbol of Islamic and religious democracy in the country.

Iran’s President Dismisses Industry Minister amid Chaos in Auto Market

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has decided to dismiss the minister of industry from his post and assign a caretaker to the ministry to handle the confusing situation in the domestic car market and ensure a steady supply of basic commodities amid the cruel sanctions against Iran.

Rouhani Puts State Bodies on Alert after Tremor in Tehran

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has ordered several organizations to stay fully prepared to handle the situation following a 5.1-magnitude temblor that struck capital Tehran and nearby cities early Friday.

COVID-19 Punishes Those Who Sanctioned Iran’s Oil: First VP

Iran’s First Vice President says the coronavirus took severe revenge on the countries that sought to harm the Islamic Republic by imposing sanctions on the Iranian oil.

Iran Pushing Ahead with Campaign against COVID-19 Despite US Sanctions

A senior Iranian official says the country has pressed ahead with its campaign against the coronavirus despite the US sanctions.

Iran Announces New Directives on Fight against COVID-19

Iran’s National Coronavirus Headquarters has announced its new decisions on the campaign against the epidemic.

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