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Farewell Thee Bittersweet 2016!

01 January 2017

The year 2016 was one of bittersweet developments for Iran. Here is a short recap.

As Iran’s Presidential Election Approaches, Conservatives Are Thinking If They Should Groom A Candidate

06 November 2016

There are signs that show attempts within the Principlist camp to reach a consensus on a single candidate for the upcoming presidential race will be futile.

Will Former Head of State-Run TV Challenge Hassan Rouhani in 2017 Presidential Election?

31 October 2016

Former IRIB director Ezzatollah Zarghami is believed to be preparing for a presidential campaign.

"I Place Great Emphasis on the Unity of Hearts": Full text of Supreme Leader’s speech on advice for Ahmadinejad

27 September 2016

The full text of the speech delivered on September 26, 2016, by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, during which he confirmed his advice for ex-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad not to run for presidential election.

For Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Presidential Race Is Already Over

24 September 2016

Former president’s recent meeting with the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei have put an end to his dreams for reelection.

Has Tehran’s Mayor Wasted His Chances for Presidency Once Again?

19 September 2016

Rumors have been making the rounds that Tehran mayor Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf has made his decision to run for office again, after two abortive attempts in 2005 and 2013.

Will General Soleimani Run in 2017 Presidential Elections?

31 May 2016

Reformist analysts believe there is a chance that the Commander of IRGC Quds Forces will run in the next presidential elections. In that case, what are the possible scenarios?

Why Is Tehran’s Mayor Attacking Rouhani?

22 May 2016

For Ghalibaf, anti-Rouhani criticism is a political investment that would hopefully pay dividends in 2017 presidential elections.