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The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Who is competing to become Iran’s president in the run-off election?

Two candidates are left in the race, Saeed Jalili and Masoud Pezeshkian. What camps do they represent?

Al Jazeera

The most one-sided penalty shootouts at major football tournaments

Plus: goal-shy teams who topped their groups, yellow cards as tie-breakers and England v Aylesbury

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s irrelevant’: Iran’s record low election turnout shows little faith in process

Allowing a reformist candidate to run has not arrested a long-term decline in participation

The Guardian - UK

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Reformist, Ultraconservative In Iran Presidential Runoff

Iranians will vote on Friday in a presidential runoff pitting the reformist Masoud Pezeshkian against ultraconservative anti-Western former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili.

International Business Times

Iran Vows Full Support For Hezbollah Against Israel

Iran reaffirms support for Hezbollah against Israel, raising concerns of regional conflict. Recent statements by Iranian officials indicate willingness to ...

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Americans Sue Iran, Syria, North Korea For Supporting Hamas Atrocities

Americans sue Iran, Syria, North Korea for supporting Hamas in Israel attack. Legal action seeks accountability under Terrorism Exception to Foreign Sovere...

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Lawsuit accuses Iran, Syria and North Korea of providing support for Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Victims of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel are suing Iran, Syria and North Korea, saying their governments supplied the militants with money, weapons and know-how needed to carry out the assault that precipitated Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza

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Will Iran’s foreign policy change under a new president?

The two candidates offer different approches, but whoever wins won’t be the sole decision-maker in Iran’s system.

Al Jazeera

Paris 2024 Olympics 100m: Farzaneh Fasihi – Iran’s record-breaking sprinter

Fasihi can outrun just about anything, but her Olympic journey has been complicated and inspiring in equal measure.

Al Jazeera

Iran Election Shows Declining Voter Support Amid Calls For Change

The first round of Iran's presidential election revealed shrinking support for both reformists and conservatives even though some voters are pushing for change by backing the sole reformist candidate, analysts say.

International Business Times

Middle East crisis: Iran sounds warning on Israeli ‘aggression’ in Lebanon – as it happened

Islamic republic’s UN mission says an ‘obliterating war will ensue’ if Israel launches ‘full-scale military aggression’ in Lebanon

The Guardian - AU

Iran heading for runoff election after neither lead candidate scores majority

Turnout estimated to be as low as 40%, a record low since the revolution and a rebuff for the regime

The Guardian - UK

Reformist Candidate Leads In Iran's Presidential Election First Round

Iran's presidential election runoff between reformist and conservative candidates amid low turnout and political complexities.

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Iran warns Israel of ‘obliterating war’ if it attacks Lebanon

Israeli forces conduct series of attacks on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon as tit-for-tat strikes intensify.

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International Business Times

Reformist, Ultraconservative Qualify For Iran Runoff Election

Iran's sole reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili have qualified for a runoff presidential election after leading in the first round, an official said on Saturday.

Al Jazeera

Iran heads to presidential run-off on July 5 amid record low turnout

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian could benefit if turnout is higher during the second round next Friday.

France 24

Iran to hold runoff election between reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and hard-liner Saeed Jalili

Iran will hold a runoff presidential election to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, an official said Saturday, after an initial vote saw the top candidates fail to secure an outright win.

The Independent UK

Hard-liner Saeed Jalili leads in early Iran presidential election results, state TV reports

Early results in Iran's presidential election have put hard-liner Saeed Jalili ahead, followed by reformist Masoud Pezeshkian

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Reason

Why Can't Americans Have an Honest Foreign Policy Discussion?

War and peace are the most important decisions a country can make. No politician wants to level with Americans about it.

The Independent UK

Iran goes to polls to elect new president at time of high tension

Voter turnout has fallen in recent years due to public discontent over economic hardship and curbs on freedoms

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Iranians Head To Polls Amid Leadership Void And Rising Tensions

Iran's snap presidential elections post-Raisi's death hold implications for regional stability and Iran's future direction.

The Guardian - UK

I endured Evin, Iran’s most notorious jail. I can’t understand how Sweden can leave its citizen to die there

I’m overjoyed two Swedes were released as part of a swap deal – but to leave another behind on death row is unconscionable, says businessman and former hostage Siamak Namazi

Dynamite News

Iran: Polling for 14th Presidential election underway

Iranians are voting for their next president following the tragic helicopter crash of late President Ebrahim Raeisi. Read further on Dynamite News:

International Business Times

Reformist Hopes For Breakthrough As Iran Votes

Iranians voted on Friday in a presidential election where a lone reformist aimed for a breakthrough against a divided conservative camp.

Al Jazeera

Polls close in Iran’s snap presidential election

Four candidates are in the race to succeed President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash in May.

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