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Fallacious and volatile, hardliner Ahmadinejad is back as presidential hopeful

13 April 2017

Iran’s ex-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is still full of surprises.

Ex-President Ahmadinejad Joins Twitter; But Iranian Twittersphere Is Far from Friendly

06 March 2017

Ex-President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad goes on Arbor picnic with his doubles, a strong implication he is backing presidential candidate Hamid-Reza Baghaei.

Three Members of Ahmadinejad Cabinet Step in for Presidential Elections

21 February 2017

The former president may have been banned from running for the election, but members of his cabinet are stepping in for the competition.

Farewell Thee Bittersweet 2016!

01 January 2017

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

Ahmadinejad’s Followers Will Vote for Rouhani, Says Principlist Analyst

25 November 2016

Hassan Bayadi, former supporter of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and ex-member of Tehran City Council gives his analyses of 2017 presidential elections in Iran.

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.

Cyrus the Great and Rise of Nationalistic Fervor in Iran

30 October 2016

The ancient Achaemenid Emperor is revived as the embodiment of Persian civilization. How do the nation and the government view this?

Ex-head Chef of Iran’s Presidential Office Speaks about Presidents’ Culinary Tastes

21 October 2016

Memories of former head-chef of presidential office shed some light, however dim, into the daily life in presidential office in downtown Tehran.

Who Will Challenge Rouhani in 2017 Elections?

11 October 2016

The void of a potential candidate among the Principlists has left them with two bad options: to back Rouhani or Qalibaf.

Friday Prayers across Iran: Ahmadinejad, the nuclear deal, and concerts

03 October 2016

Friday prayers on September 31, 2016.

Senior Nuclear Negotiator: Ahmadinejad did not believe in secret talks with US

02 October 2016

Ali Akbar Salehi, head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO), says ex-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had no faith in secret talks with the US.

"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.

2017 Presidential Race: from Zarif’s Candidacy to Ahmadinejad’s Withdrawal

07 September 2016

The subtlety of Iran’s presidential election next year has sparked many early speculations, from Zarif’s candidacy to Ahmadinejad’s withdrawal.

Iran’s Presidential Campaigns to Focus on Nuclear Deal

14 August 2016

Ali Larijani’s right hand offers his views on Iran’s domestic policy in the months to come before the presidential campaigns.

Rouhani Advisor Says Pressure Not To Impede Reelection

27 June 2016

In an interview with Entekhab, Akbar Torkan, President Rouhani’s senior advisor, provides insights on why pressure on Rouhani will not affect next year’s presidential race.

Death of Returned Diaspora Pop Icon and Ex-President Ahmadinejad

14 June 2016

Pop favorite Habib Mohebbian’s death is yet another sign as to how Ahmadinejad systematically abuses and victimizes celebrities like a dwarf standing on the shoulders of giants.

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?