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Saeed Jalili, the representative of the Iranian leader in the Supreme National Security Council, confirmed his intention to run in the presidential elections scheduled for June 28, to choose a successor to late President Ebrahim Raisi. The Fars new agency reported that Jalili told four deputies from the city of Mashhad that he seriously intends to join the electoral race. The politician was a candidate in the previous elections, but withdrew in favor of Raisi.

Meanwhile, Iranians mourn death of prominent dissident musician, and a moderate politician says some radicals in power lack mental well-being

The IRGC commander-in-chief claimed the US was planning to spark renewed protests on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death.

To foster doubts about the wisdom of deepening the relationship, Washington should stoke longstanding Iranian skepticism toward Russia and work with Europe to sanction additional entities involved in the drone program.

Anti-government protests continued in multiple locations throughout Iran on Saturday, over 100 days since they began.

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BAGHDAD - Hundreds of thousands of Muslim worshippers loyal to Iraqi Shiite leader Moqtada Sadr attended a Friday prayer service in Baghdad, in a display of political might to revive stalled talks on government formation.

BAGHDAD: Thousands of supporters of Iraqi Shiite leader Moqtada Sadr gathered Friday for a Baghdad prayer service, in an attempt to influence stalled talks on forming a new government. It was not clear if the influential cleric and politician would lead the sermon, or even if he intended to appear before supporters at the midday prayer, organized to take place on Al-Falah

Hundreds of thousands of Muslim worshippers loyal to Shiite leader Moqtada Sadr attended a Friday prayer service in Iraq's capital, in a display of political might to revive stalled talks on government…

Over a month to Iran’s presidential vote, Zarif not yet engaging with Reformist bloc Monday, 10 May 2021 8:43 AM   [ Last Update: Monday, 10 May 2021 11:15 AM ] (L-R) Iranian Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri, former Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref, and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (photo by Fars news agency) Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s foreign minister, has not yet engaged with the Reformist bloc t...