Elections

Iranians turn out in large numbers for closely watched vote
May 19, 2017

Iranians turn out in large numbers for closely watched vote

Voting in Iran's first presidential election since nuclear deal extended into evening


May 19, 2017

As Iran votes, 4.1 magnitude earthquake hits northern region

Iran struck by 4.1 magnitude earthquake in mountainous northern area as country holds presidential election


AP Explains: Voting, governance and clerical power in Iran
May 19, 2017

AP Explains: Voting, governance and clerical power in Iran

AP Explains: How do presidential power and elections work under a supreme leader in Iran's Islamic Republic


A look at Iran's presidential candidates
May 19, 2017

A look at Iran's presidential candidates

A look at Iran's presidential candidates as voters head to the polls


May 19, 2017

Polls open in Iran's first presidential election after nuclear deal, with incumbent Rouhani facing 3 challengers

Polls open in Iran's first presidential election after nuclear deal, with incumbent Rouhani facing 3 challengers


May 18, 2017

Rouhani looks to beat hard-liner as Iran prepares to vote

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani staked his political future on opening Iran ever so slightly to the outside world and overcoming hard-liners' opposition to secure a historic nuclear deal in exchange for relief from crippling sanctions


May 17, 2017

Iran's top leader urges high turnout in presidential vote

Iran's top leader calls for high turnout in presidential election, urging voters to send message to US


May 17, 2017

Intel spat adds to Israeli concerns about Trump visit

Ahead of Trump's visit to Mideast, apprehension replaces post-election joy among Israel's nationalist right wing


May 17, 2017

Voices of Iranians ahead of presidential election

Iranians voice their opinions about their country ahead of the presidential election


May 16, 2017

Iran reformist drops out of election, supports Rouhani

A reformist candidate has dropped out of Iran's presidential election and thrown his support behind President Hassan Rouhani, in a widely expected move that will strengthen the incumbent's campaign against a hard-liner


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