Author: Iran'sView
In Photos: Iran is Commemorating the Passing of the Imam Khomeini
Iran is commemorating the 24th anniversary of the passing of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Sayed Rouhollah Mousavi Khomeini.
Iranian President Ahmadinejad Safe After Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and a number of officials had an accident on Sunday, but the pilot managed to land the aircraft safely, Iranian president’s website reported.
In Photos: Turkish Police Clash With Protesters in Istanbul
After a series of peaceful demonstrations for preserving a recreational area in Istanbul city center which is planned for demolition for the construction of a shopping mall, Turkish police attacked the protesters violently with tear gas and water cannon, directly targeting their faces and bodies. Dozens of protesters are hospitalized and access to the park is blocked without any legal basis.
“World Powers Afraid of Jalili’s Candidacy”, Says Campaign Aide
In an interview with Iran’sView, Sayyed Hossein Naghavi, the head of Saeed Jalili’s presidential campaign in the capital city Tehran emphasized that the candidate is completely different from his rivals and doesn’t believe in compromising with the west.
Iran Expecting Russia’s S-300s After Syria is Supplied
Iranian media urged the government to pursue its lawsuit against Russia to have it to either fulfill its obligations or pay the $4 billion fine.Given to the current situation in the region and Russia’s move to deliver S-300 missiles to Syria, Iran expects Russia to abide by its commitment.
Iran’s Election: Poll Results Suggest a 50% turnout and A Run Off Voting
An analysis based on the results of three surveys conducted by three reliable Iranian polling centers shows that none of Iran’s presidential candidates would gain enough votes to win outright on the first ballot.
More than 50 million Iranians will head to the polls on June 14th to determine Iran’s next president. Iran’s Guardian Council has approved eight candidates to compete in the poll. If no candidate wins more than 50% of the vote a runoff is scheduled to be held a week later.
Syria Received First Shipment of S-300 Missiles From Russia, Says Pres.Assad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview with Lebanese Al-Manar TV that the country already received the first shipment of S-300 missiles from Russia and will receive the second shipment soon.