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2024: A year of elections
1 week, 4 days ago

2024: A year of elections

The Hindu  

The 2024 was a year marked by elections around the world. South Africa In the parliamentary elections held on May 29, Nelson Mandela’s African National Congress lost its majority for the first time since the end of the apartheid, though it managed to form a coalition government. Iran Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian won Iran’s Presidential election on July 6, after …

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Iran President Pezeshkian offers condolences on Manmohan Singh's demise
1 week, 5 days ago

Iran President Pezeshkian offers condolences on Manmohan Singh's demise

Hindustan Times  

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian extended condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, praising him as a great leader of India and a key supporter of the strong relations between India and Iran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his sorrow at the death of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, calling him an outstanding Indian leader and …

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Iran pauses new, stricter hijab law for women, says ‘not feasible at the moment’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Iran pauses new, stricter hijab law for women, says ‘not feasible at the moment’

Hindustan Times  

A new, stricter law on women's hijab will not be sent to Iran's government this week, a vice president of the Islamic Republic said on Tuesday, making an announcement which effectively means that the implementation of the law has been halted, at least temporarily. The decision was reached by top executive, legislative and judiciary bodies,” Associated Press quoted Shahram Dabiri, …

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How Iran's new chastity law makes life even more difficult for women
1 month ago

How Iran's new chastity law makes life even more difficult for women

Firstpost  

Iran’s new hijab and chastity law has spurred much outrage from women, criticism from activists and opposition from its reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian. Iran’s Parliament passed the “Hijab and Chastity” Bill to much outrage from women and criticism from activists. As per Iran Primer, women have to get a judge’s order for a divorce, while a man can simply declare …

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Iran passes controversial ‘chastity’ law imposing even harsher dress restrictions. The president doesn’t like it
1 month, 1 week ago

Iran passes controversial ‘chastity’ law imposing even harsher dress restrictions. The president doesn’t like it

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a weekly look inside the region’s biggest stories. CNN — Iran’s parliament has enacted a harsh new modesty law, significantly tightening existing dress restrictions that have already fueled nationwide protests and posed a serious challenge to regime stability. Two years after protests against Iran’s …

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Iran willing to resolve 'ambiguities' over atomic programme, Iranian President Pezeshkian tells UN nuclear chief
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Iran willing to resolve 'ambiguities' over atomic programme, Iranian President Pezeshkian tells UN nuclear chief

Firstpost  

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the visiting head of the UN nuclear watchdog on Thursday that his government was willing to resolve doubts about its atomic programme, ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s arrival in office. AP File Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the visiting head of the UN nuclear watchdog on Thursday that his government was willing to resolve …

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Team Trump's 'plan to end Ukraine war with 800-mile buffer zone is revealed' as the world braces for The Don to shake up global affairs after his bombshell US election victory
2 months ago

Team Trump's 'plan to end Ukraine war with 800-mile buffer zone is revealed' as the world braces for The Don to shake up global affairs after his bombshell US election victory

Daily Mail  

MailOnline breaks down the biggest issues facing Trump and what the impact of his return is likely to be But the world today is very different to the one left behind by the Trump administration in January 2021 The once-and-future president stormed to a dominant victory in this week's hotly anticipated election Donald Trump's dominant victory in this week's US …

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Iran downplays Trump victory but wary of U.S. policy change
2 months ago

Iran downplays Trump victory but wary of U.S. policy change

Raw Story  

After Donald Trump's re-election, Iran has projected indifference, officially stating it expects no fundamental shift in US policy, especially on sanctions or the Middle East's wars. "Trump has already crossed the red line that existed in the relations between Iran and the United States, as well as in the region itself," said foreign policy analyst Rahman Ghahremanpour. Iran also called …

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For many Iranians, Trump’s return intensifies worries about war. Yet some see reasons for hope
2 months ago

For many Iranians, Trump’s return intensifies worries about war. Yet some see reasons for hope

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iranians, like many around the world, are divided on what Donald Trump’s next presidency will bring: Some foresee an all-out war between Tehran and Washington, particularly as other conflicts rage in the region. “Iranian officials will keep rejecting him and that could make him escalate his pressure.” And while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has final …

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Iran official claims California resident imprisoned in Iran died before he could be executed
2 months ago

Iran official claims California resident imprisoned in Iran died before he could be executed

LA Times  

Iranian German national and U.S. resident Jamshid Sharmahd, shown at his 2022 trial in Tehran, has died. An Iranian official said Tuesday that Iranian German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd died before Tehran could execute him — directly contradicting the country’s earlier announcement he had been put to death. Jason Poblete, a lawyer representing Sharmahd’s family, told the Associated Press that the …

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Iran vows 'fitting response' to Israel's 'aggression' against its soil
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran vows 'fitting response' to Israel's 'aggression' against its soil

China Daily  

Iran vows a fitting response to Israel's aggression against its soil. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expresses his country's intention to defend its rights and defend the rights of its people and country. He also expresses condolences for the deaths of four Iranian air defense forces in the Israeli attack.

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China, Iran Reiterate Strategic Importance of Relations in the Middle East
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China, Iran Reiterate Strategic Importance of Relations in the Middle East

China Daily  

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. Xi expressed concerns about the current situation in the Middle East and called on the international community to work together to ease tensions in the region. He also emphasized the strategic significance of China-Iran relations and congratulated Iran for …

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India's Modi to Attend Brics Summit in Russia, Hold Key Talks with Russia and Iran
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Modi to Attend Brics Summit in Russia, Hold Key Talks with Russia and Iran

Firstpost  

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Russia to attend the Brics summit. He will hold bilateral talks with Russia's Putin and Iran's Pezeshkian. Modi's visit is seen as an attempt by non-Western powers to stamp their authority amid the conflict in Ukraine and the escalating situation in West Asia.

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India Calls for Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas Conflict, Expresses Concerns over Escalation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India Calls for Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas Conflict, Expresses Concerns over Escalation

Firstpost  

India calls for ceasefire in conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and release of hostages. The Indian Prime Minister is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 16th Brics Summit in Kazan, Russia's Kazan. India's stance on West Asia tensions has been consistent and firm, and the government has called …

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Putin hails ‘very close’ relationship with Iran in first meeting with new president
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Putin hails ‘very close’ relationship with Iran in first meeting with new president

The Independent  

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Russian and Iranian presidents meet as concerns grow over escalating Middle East attacks
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Russian and Iranian presidents meet as concerns grow over escalating Middle East attacks

The Independent  

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Iran's president urges U.S. to begin new era of relations with Tehran
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran's president urges U.S. to begin new era of relations with Tehran

The Hindu  

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged the U.S. to begin a new era in its relations with Iran. While criticising the U.S. military presence in Iran’s neighbourhood, the U.S. sanctions against Iran, and the killing of Iranian top General Qassem Soleimani in 2020, Mr. Pezeshkian said during his speech at the U.N. General Assembly, “We can go beyond these limits and …

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Thousands try to flee in Lebanon's biggest exodus in nearly 20 years as Israel continues bombarding Hezbollah targets and UN meets today to warn 'our world is heading off the rails'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands try to flee in Lebanon's biggest exodus in nearly 20 years as Israel continues bombarding Hezbollah targets and UN meets today to warn 'our world is heading off the rails'

Daily Mail  

Israel's brutal bombardment of targets across Lebanon has prompted a mass exodus with tens of thousands of citizens fleeing their homes yesterday even as IDF bombs continued to fall overnight. Smokes rise, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Tyre, southern Lebanon September 23, 2024 Cars sit in traffic as they flee the southern villages amid ongoing …

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Iran Hopes For Nuclear Agreement, President Says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran Hopes For Nuclear Agreement, President Says

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING UNITED NATIONS — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday emphasized his openness to a new international agreement over his country’s nuclear program — a subject that has fueled global tensions for years, risking potentially catastrophic warfare between Iran and the U.S. Pezeshkian slammed Washington for supporting Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza and attacks elsewhere in the …

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Iran's president says stronger ties with Russia to mitigate effect of Western sanctions
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran's president says stronger ties with Russia to mitigate effect of Western sanctions

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-18 15:14 A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows President Masoud Pezeshkian greeting with Russia's Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu in Tehran on September 17, 2024. AFP PHOTO / HO / IRANIAN PRESIDENCY TEHRAN -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that strengthening cooperation between Tehran and Moscow would help mitigate the impacts of …

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Iran's president says stronger ties with Russia to mitigate effect of Western sanctions
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran's president says stronger ties with Russia to mitigate effect of Western sanctions

China Daily  

A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows President Masoud Pezeshkian greeting with Russia's Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu in Tehran on September 17, 2024. AFP PHOTO / HO / IRANIAN PRESIDENCY TEHRAN -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that strengthening cooperation between Tehran and Moscow would help mitigate the impacts of Western sanctions and "unjust" measures …

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Two years after Amini’s death, Iran’s prez vows morality police won’t 'bother' women: Will it be enough?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Two years after Amini’s death, Iran’s prez vows morality police won’t 'bother' women: Will it be enough?

Firstpost  

The protests after Amini’s death didn’t just oppose the enforcement of the obligatory headscarf rule by Iran’s morality police. They also challenged the very existence of the clerical-based system, rattling Iran’s leadership Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed on Monday, during remarks to the media, that the Iranian morality police will no longer “bother” women. The morality police and how they …

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Iran’s president insists Tehran wants to negotiate over its nuclear program
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran’s president insists Tehran wants to negotiate over its nuclear program

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s new reformist president insisted Monday that Tehran didn’t want to enrich uranium at near-weapons grade levels but had been forced to by the U.S. withdrawal from its nuclear deal with world powers. They tore them, they forced us to do something.” He added: “If they don’t continue, we will not continue,” Pezeshkian’s comments came as Iran …

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Iran’s women going without hijabs as 2nd anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death approaches
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Iran’s women going without hijabs as 2nd anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death approaches

The Hindu  

On the streets of Iranian cities, it's becoming more common to see a woman passing by without a mandatory headscarf, or hijab, as the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the mass protests it sparked approaches. This defiance comes despite what United Nations investigators described as “expanded repressive measures and policies” by Iran's theocracy to punish them …

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