presidential elections
IRGC vows complete co-operation with president-elect
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have announced their readiness to offer complete cooperation to incoming president Hassan Rohani. » read more
President-elect Rohani addresses Iranians
Iranian president-elect Hassan Rohani has told Iranians: “I will remain faithful to the promises I made to you.”
ISNA reports that the winner of the presidential race announced to the public: “This is the victory of wisdom, the victory of moderation, the victory of growth and awareness, the victory of religious commitment over extremism and harshness.”
Rohani also recognized the pivotal part that Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Mohammad Khatami played in his victory. » read more
Rohani lead remains significant
As the vote count continues in Iran the latest interior ministry announcement indicates that Hassan Rohani, the candidate endorsed by reformists, remains in the lead. » read more
Rohani leads in preliminary vote count
Hassan Rohani remains the front runner in the presidential race as the preliminary results of the vote count trickled into Iranian media. » read more
Election body assures Iranians all voters present got to vote
Iran’s National Elections office says polling stations closed at 11 PM and the vote count has already begun for the presidential and municipal elections held simultaneously across the country today, June 14. » read more
Three hours of extension for voters in Iran
Reports from Iran indicate as line ups at polling stations persist, voting hours have been extended three hours to 9 PM. » read more
Campaigning ends for Iranian candidates
Campaigning for the presidency and for City Council positions ended at 8 AM today, Thursday June 13, and candidates are no longer allowed to engage in any form of advertisement. » read more
Campaign urges pre-election freedom in media, politics
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran is calling on the Islamic Republic to end the oppression of the media and dissidents in the lead-up to the eleventh elections. » read more
Ahmadinejad aide appeals for run at presidency
Esfandiar Rahim Mashai has appealed to Iran’s Supreme Leader to let him join the race for president after his disqualification by the Guardian Council. » read more
Conservative body backs Velayati in election
The Qom Seminary Teacher Society, a chief conservative body, has endorsed Ali Akbar Velayati for the 11th Iranian presidential election. » read more














