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Factions Close to Khamenei Clash After Iran’s Sham Election

Following a major popular boycott of the clerical regime’s sham presidential elections, internal strife and discord within the regime have escalated dramatically. Recent coverage in state-controlled media clearly
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Putin congratulates Iran’s new president

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the president-elect of Iran during a phone call on Monday. According to ISNA, President Putin expressed his best ...
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What to expect from Iran’s new president

Iran’s president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian stood as a wildcard candidate, and defied expectations to win the presidency against hardline rival Saeed Jalili. Mr Pezeshkian is notable because he is "a ...
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Is Khamenei’s praise for Raisi a message to the new president?

In a meeting with the outgoing government, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, lavished praise on the late president Ebrahim Raisi, stating that "he was an exemplary model of management," ...
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Iran’s moves to cement ties with China, Central Asian states

Iran’s acting president Mohammad Mokhber described the relations between Iran and China as “strategic,” according to reports. This is important because Iran is now going through a presidential election ...
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Iran Candidates Pezeshkian and Jalili Hold Final Rallies ahead of Presidential Runoff

Iranian presidential hopefuls Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili held their final campaign rallies on Wednesday in preparation for Friday's snap election runoff. Around 61 million Iranians are eligible to ...
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