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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani
Iran: Foreign leaders invited to Rouhani inauguration
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday that foreign heads of state and officials would be invited to attend the upcoming inauguration ceremony of Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani. “Leaders and officials of all...Caption:
Taken on June 14, 2013, Iranian moderate presidential candidate, Hassan Rowhani (C) flashes the sign of victory as he leaves a polling station after voting in Tehran. (AFP/Atta Kenare)
Moderate Hassan Rouhani elected as Iran’s next president
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Hassan Rouhani has been announced as Iran’s president-elect in a surprising victory over the principalist/conservative faction. More than 36 million Iranians went to the polls on Friday, representing a voter turnout of 72.7%. Iran’s interior...Caption:
Iranian voter gestures outside Iran consulate in London after voting. (AAA/James Hanna)
Iran presidential elections held amid tense atmosphere
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Iran’s 11th presidential election was held on Friday amid concerns expressed from various sides, including the Interior Ministry and the candidates’ own campaigns, about potential irregularities in the vote. The Iranian supreme guide,...Caption:
A picture taken of the screen of a laptop shows a webpage that appears when an Iranian user tries to visit Facebook website which is blocked by the government, on May 13, 2013 in the Iranian capital Tehran. (AFP PHOTO/BEHROUZ MEHRI)