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Launch of First TV Station for Women in Afghanistan

A new TV channel dedicated to women is set to begin broadcasting in Afghanistan, the first of its kind in a male-dominated country.

World Leaders Congratulate Rouhani on Winning Iran Election

A number of world leaders have sent congratulatory messages to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, felicitating him on being re-elected as the country’s president in the Friday’s election.

Rouhani’s Rivals Congratulate Him on Re-Election

Presidential candidates Mostafa Aqa-Mirsalim and Mostafa Hashemitaba have congratulated Hassan Rouhani on winning a re-election in Iran’s presidential votes held on Friday.

Iran Leader Appreciates People’s Epic Turnout in Elections

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a message commending the Iranian people for their "massive and epic" turnout in the country's twin elections.

Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Day after Election

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 28 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Final Results of Iran’s Presidential Election Declared

Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli officially declared the results of Iran’s presidential elections, where Hassan Rouhani was re-elected by a wide margin.

EU’s Mogherini Congratulates Rouhani on Re-Election

Federica Mogherini, the European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief, in a message offered her congratulations to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on his re-election, and voiced the EU’s preparedness for bilateral engagement with the Islamic Republic.

“Iran Derives Stability from Its People, Not from Coalitions”

Amid US President’s trip to Saudi Arabia for talks on forming a regional coalition with Arab states, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic derives its stability from the people who vote, not from such coalitions.

Trump’s Riyadh Visit Eclipsed by High Turnout in Iran Election

Maybe if Trump could see Iranian people queuing up to vote in Iran Elections on his way to Saudi Arabia, he would ask Saudi rulers about the true meaning of election and democracy.

Rouhani Re-Elected as Iran’s President: State TV

Iranian presidential candidate and the incumbent president Hassan Rouhani won the majority of votes in the presidential elections held on Friday, defeating his conservative rival Ebrahim Raisi by a significant margin.

“People’s High Turnout to Enhance Iran’s Security in Region”

Speaker of Iran's Parliament Ali Larijani says the massive turnout of Iranian people in the Friday elections will reinforce the country's security in the Middle East.

Top Iranian Officials, Clerics Cast Ballots in Iran Elections

Senior Iranian authorities and clerics have cast their ballots in Iran's presidential and local elections, which are being held simultaneously across the country.

Several Terrorist Cells Busted ahead of Iran Elections

The Iranian intelligence minister announced that the country’s security forces have managed to smash a number of terrorist cells that intended to disrupt the process of the elections on Friday.

FM Zarif Vows to Protect Iranian Expats’ Votes in Iran Elections

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif assured the Iranian expatriates that their votes in Iran’s presidential election will be protected.

What Was First Statement Released by Iran Elections HQ?

The Headquarters of Iran Elections in its first statement on Friday declared that no individual or body other than the Guardian Council is allowed to interfere in observing the election process.

Incumbent President Rouhani Votes in Iran Elections

Iranian presidential candidate and incumbent president Hassan Rouhani voted in Tehran, saying whoever elected in the votes should be helped by others.

Presidential Candidate Raisi Votes in Iran Elections

Iranian presidential candidate Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and his wife cast their ballots in the country’s presidential and local elections on Friday.

Iran’s Leader Casts His Vote in Iran Elections

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei cast his vote in Iran’s presidential and local elections.

Polls Open in Iran’s Presidential, Local Elections

Millions of Iranians have started going to the ballot boxes across the country as of 8 am (Iran standard time) to vote for their favourite candidates in Iran’s presidential and local elections.

Iranian Expats in New Zealand Start Voting in Iran Elections

While people in Iran will start voting in the country's presidential election in coming hours, Iranian expats in New Zealand have already queued up to vote for their favourite candidates due to the time difference.

Iranians Engaged in Street Debates ahead of Election

An Iranian sociologist says arguments in the streets between supporters of different presidential candidates not only do not widen the gap between people, but also bring them closer together.

China Protests US Sanctions against Iran

China has lodged an official protest with the United States over new US sanctions on Iran that target a Chinese business.

Iran Develops Software to Stop WannaCry Ransomware

Iranian experts have developed a security software which is capable of identifying and removing the dangerous “WannaCry” mal ware that has infected hundreds of thousands of computers in more than 100 countries around the world.

No Security Problem Reported in Run-up to Iran Elections

There has not been a single report of security problems during various stages of preparations for Friday’s presidential elections, a deputy Iranian minister said.

Iran Not Committed to Full Implementation of UNESCO 2030 Document

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has stressed that the country will never accept any UN document that even minutely goes against the country’s beliefs and religious values.