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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei speaks live on television after casting his ballot in the Iranian presidential election in Tehran, Iran June 12, 2009. (Reuters)

Khamenei Cools Controversy over ‘Fire-at-Will’ Statement, Demands National Unity

by Adel al-Salmi | Jun 27, 2017 | World

London – Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei used his Eid El-Fitr speech on Monday to cool down rising tensions spurred by a feisty presidential election. Iran’s re-elected President Hassan Rouhani also urged turning over a new page and overcoming disputes....

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Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, shown at a 2009 clerical gathering, oversees an organization called Setad that has assets estimated at about $95 billion. REUTERS/Khamenei.ir/Handout

Khamenei Finger-Wagging Threatens Rouhani with Impeachment

by Adel al-Salmi | Jun 14, 2017 | World

London- Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reiterated his concerns on polarization taking a toll on the country over political rifts among officials, labeling the situation as grave. Khamenei made clear threats on ousting former president Abolhassan Banisadr from...

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (Photo credit: REUTERS/Fars News)

Main Challenges Facing Rouhani on Internal, International Levels

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 21, 2017 | World

London – Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani was able to achieve a second victory in the presidential elections, by receiving more than 57 percent of votes. However, his second term would be more difficult than the previous one, due to strong internal divisions...

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FILE PHOTO: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. REUTERS/Caren Firouz/File Photo

Iran, Change of Attitude

by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | May 12, 2017 | Opinion

As the US President complained to Russian Foreign minister over Iran’s attitude and the importance of suppressing it, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was publicly warning citizens that “they want to change Iran’s attitude and this means changing our...

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FILE PHOTO: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani takes part in a news conference near the United Nations General Assembly in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., September 22, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo

Iran’s Sham Elections: A Political Version of Ta’azieh

by Amir Taheri | May 12, 2017 | Opinion

In any elections, including the ersatz ones held in Iran, the voter is expected to make his choice on the basis of the candidates’ personality, record and programme. Taking those three factors into account, how might Iranian voters judge the incumbent, Hojat al-Islam...