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UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests, European and US snubs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests, European and US snubs

Hindustan Times  

The UN General Assembly's tribute to Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi was snubbed by Western and East European nations on Thursday amid protests against honouring a leader who was reviled for his crackdown on opponents. “The United States will not attend today's United Nations tribute event for President Raisi in any capacity,” Nate Evans, spokesperson for the US Mission to …

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UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The United States will not attend today’s United Nations …

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader’s protege, dies at 63 in helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader’s protege, dies at 63 in helicopter crash

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protege of the country’s supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels, launched a major attack on Israel and experienced mass protests, has died. “He was merely one boot on the necks of …

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Iran President Ebrahim Raisi keeps mum on Kashmir after Pakistan rakes up issue
8 months ago

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi keeps mum on Kashmir after Pakistan rakes up issue

Firstpost  

The visit by the Iran president to Pakistan comes months after the two neighbors carried out tit-for-tat airstrikes against suspected terrorist hideouts in each other’s territory Iran President Ebrahim Raisi reached Pakistan on Monday for a three-day official visit during which he is scheduled to meet the senior leadership of the country including the army chief Image Courtesy X/@ForeignOfficePk Pakistan …

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Iran President Ebrahim Raisi in Pakistan: Why it's seen as an important visit
8 months ago

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi in Pakistan: Why it's seen as an important visit

Hindustan Times  

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi commenced his three-day visit to neighbouring country Pakistan on Monday, months after the two nations carried out cross-border airstrikes on rival lands. Raisi's visit to Pakistan comes when tensions remain heightened in the Middle East after Iran launched its rebuttal attack against Israel this month. During the visit, President Raisi will meet President Asif Ali Zardari, …

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Iran announces record low election turnout despite calls on voters to participate
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran announces record low election turnout despite calls on voters to participate

CNN  

CNN — Iran has recorded the lowest electoral turnout since the Islamic Republic’s founding in 1979, with officials portraying the participation of those who did vote as a victory against the country’s “obstinate opponents.” Out of Iran’s 61 million eligible voters, some 25 million cast their ballots in parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections that took place on March 1, …

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Iranian govt faces difficulty to contain unrest as it spills to more towns and cities
2 years, 3 months ago

Iranian govt faces difficulty to contain unrest as it spills to more towns and cities

India Today  

The large-scale protests against the Iranian government over the custodial death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who was arrested by the country's notorious "morality" police for allegedly violating the strict law on headscarves has reportedly spread to about 80 cities and towns. Meanwhile, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said the death of a woman in police custody must be "steadfastly" …

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At least 9 killed as Iran protests over woman’s death spread
2 years, 3 months ago

At least 9 killed as Iran protests over woman’s death spread

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Clashes between Iranian security forces and protesters angry over the death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody have killed at least nine people since the violence erupted over the weekend, according to a tally Thursday by The Associated Press. To prevent protests from spreading, Iran’s biggest telecom operator largely shut down mobile internet access …

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Iranian president’s Holocaust remarks spark outcry in Israel
2 years, 3 months ago

Iranian president’s Holocaust remarks spark outcry in Israel

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The Iranian president’s comment that “there are some signs” that the Holocaust happened but that the issue required more research sparked an outcry on Monday from Israeli officials, who denounced the remarks as antisemitic Holocaust denial. Hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi made the comment during an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” on the eve of his visit to New …

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Iran president: No plan to meet Biden at UN General Assembly
2 years, 3 months ago

Iran president: No plan to meet Biden at UN General Assembly

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s president headed on Monday to New York, where he will be speaking to the U.N. General Assembly later this week, saying that he has no plans to meet with President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the U.N. event. President Ebrahim Raisi spoke at the Tehran airport before his departure as talks to revive Iran’s tattered …

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Iran president: No way back to nuclear deal if probe goes on
2 years, 3 months ago

Iran president: No way back to nuclear deal if probe goes on

The Hindu  

Iran's president warned Monday that any roadmap to restore Tehran's tattered nuclear deal with world powers must see international inspectors end their probe on man-made uranium particles found at undeclared sites in the country. Tehran and Washington have traded written responses in recent weeks on the finer points of the roadmap, which would see sanctions lifted against Iran in exchange …

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Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi Says 'Transparent' About Nuclear Activities
3 years, 3 months ago

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi Says 'Transparent' About Nuclear Activities

News 18  

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi said Wednesday that his country was “transparent” about its nuclear activities, the day after the UN atomic watchdog criticised it for lack of cooperation. “The Islamic Republic of Iran’s serious cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency is a clear example of Iran’s will to be transparent about its nuclear activities,” Raisi told European Council chief …

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Ebrahim Raisi Fast Facts
3 years, 4 months ago

Ebrahim Raisi Fast Facts

CNN  

CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Ebrahim Raisi, former president of Iran. Personal Birth date: December 14, 1960 Death date: May 19, 2024 Birth place: Mashhad, Iran Full name: Sayyid Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati Father: Seyyed Haji, a cleric Mother: Sayyedeh Esmat Khodadad Husseini Marriage: Jamileh Alamolhoda Children: Two daughters Education: Attended seminary in Qom; Shahid Motahari University, Ph.D …

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Theocracy and elections: The Iran way
3 years, 6 months ago

Theocracy and elections: The Iran way

Hindustan Times  

Last Friday, Iran elected its eighth president since the 1979 Islamic revolution that ended the Pahlavi dynasty. Given Iran’s complex governance structure of a theocracy with partial elective democracy, the elections are pre-determined, though sometimes surprisingly competitive. At the top of Iran’s governance structure is the supreme leader, currently 82-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in power since Ayatollah Khomeini’s death in …

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