Why Did VP Jahangiri Seesaw in Presidential Debates?
Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri appeared as the superstar of the first presidential debate but failed to realize expectations in the second. Here is why.
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Hamas policy update; Strategic Withdrawal or Change in Tactics?
Iranian press react to Hamas’ policy update.
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Iran’s Presidential Candidates and the Future of Nuclear Deal
Here is what Iran’s presidential candidates have said about the nuclear deal, and it is not what you may have thought.
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100 Reasons to Vote for Hassan Rouhani
Pro-reform newspaper Aftab Yazd has published an article by Ayat Gheisarbeigi who has listed one hundred reasons why Iranians should vote for Hassan Rouhani again in the upcoming presidential election. Here is a translation of the list.
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Iran’s First Televised 2017 Presidential Debate, A Day After
Here is a review of reactions to the presidential debate held on Friday.
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Iran Presidential Elections and Its (Would-Be) First Ladies
Fararu reviews the profile of wives of presidential candidates during their election campaigns.
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How will Iran’s Six Presidential Candidates Campaign
The finale of the presidential race is quickly approaching, as the mainstream political factions in Iran face a rare balanced showdown, at least in the number of candidates.
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Principlists Shift toward Conservative Candidate Ebrahim Raisi
Major Principlist figures, formerly hopefuls themselves, are leaning toward Ebrahim Raisi. One of the latest examples is former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili.
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Ahmadinejad’s disqualification; good news or bad news?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been barred to run for office. Both Principlists and Reformist are rid of an unpredictable rival for now, but the Guardian Council has exposed itself to a plethora of questions.
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