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Newly-Elected Female Politician Dies of Coronavirus in Iran
Fatemeh Rahbar, a conservative politician who had recently been elected as one of the 30 representatives of Tehran in the Iranian Parliament, has died of COVID-19.
Conservatives Form Coalition ahead of Iran Parliamentary Election
An elite group of Iranian principlists, known as the Forces of the Revolution, have finally reached a consensus on forming an alliance to secure all of the 30 parliamentary seats allocated to Tehran, just a few days ahead of the election day.
Pro-Establishment Rallies Held in Iran to Mark ‘Dey 9 Epic’
Many Iranian people across the country attended gatherings on Monday to mark the “epic of Dey 9”, a day in which millions of demonstrators held nation-wide rallies to pledge allegiance to the Islamic establishment in 2009.
14,000 Apply for Candidacy at Iran Parliamentary Elections
The process of registering candidates for running in Iran’s parliamentary elections, slated for February 2020, has come to an end with around 14,000 people applying for candidacy, according to Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli.
Iran Starts Preparations for 2020 Parliamentary Elections
Iran's Interior Ministry has officially opened the elections headquarters to carry out preparations for the upcoming Parliament elections.
IRGC General Slams FM Zarif’s Trip to France
A senior adviser to commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has chided Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif for an unexpected visit to France, where the G7 summit was underway, voicing concern that such visits may spell frustration.
Iranian Media Condemn West’s Double Standards on New Zealand Terror Attack
The deadly shooting incident in New Zealand which left at least 49 people dead has received strong condemnation by Iranian media, from both reformist and conservative camps.
‘Enough Is Enough: Iran Won’t Give US More Concessions’
A senior conservative journalist says Tehran has not gained much from the US in return for the many concessions it has given Washington.
President Rouhani under Fire for FATF Remarks
Conservative media in Iran have harshly criticized President Hassan Rouhani for implying that the costs of living will be increased by 20% without cooperation with foreign banks.
Zarif Summoned to Parliament for Money Laundering Remarks
The Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy commission has summoned Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to clarify his controversial remarks about “rampant” money laundering in Iran, which have drawn angry reactions from political and media circles.
