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$A supporter of presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi shows her hand with writing in Persian that reads \Raisi\, during a rally in Tehran, Iran. (Photo: AP)$ World

Explained: Iran vote to determine next president, direction

Among the four candidates, hard-line judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi appears to be the front-runner

17 Jun 2021 1:52 PM IST

The unidentified man doused himself with gasoline before lighting himself on fire outside the gate of the embassy around noon, police said. (Photo: AP)

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Thailand: Iranian burns self outside embassy, protests against...

Pol Lt Col Noppadol Samart said the man was protesting on Friday's presidential vote in Iran.

19 May 2017 5:47 PM IST

Newly-elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is cheered by supporters as he arrives at the shrine of the Islamic Republics founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran on July 6, 2024. Pezeshkian, who advocates improved ties with the West, on July 6 won a runoff presidential election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, the interior ministry said. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

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Anita Anand | Can election of a reformist leader lead to winds of...

Masoud Pezeshkian's Victory: A Glimmer of Hope for Women's Rights and Reforms in Iran

9 July 2024 11:59 PM IST

- Irans newly-elected President Masoud Pezeshkian (C) visits the shrine of the Islamic Republics founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in the south of Tehran on July 6, 2024. Pezeshkian, who advocates improved ties with the West, on July 6 won a runoff presidential election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, the interior ministry said. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

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AA Edit | In Iran, promise of change

Masoud Pezeshkian's Victory Over Ultraconservative Jalili Signals Potential Reforms Amidst Theocratic Constraints

8 July 2024 12:25 AM IST