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June 23, 2013June 23, 2013 0

Iran Updates: Khatami Thanked The Supreme Leader, Rowhani Vowed To Empower The Islamic Republic

June 22, 2013June 22, 2013 0

Who Might Serve in Rowhani’s Cabinet?

The Iranian president elect, Hassan Rowhani, is going to be sworn into office in less than 50 days and then based on the country’s constitution he has to introduce his ministers to the Parliament in two weeks.

Before the election, Rowhani pledged to use individuals with different political tendencies in his administration. It seems that he is under pressure from some figures, political parties, and the media who try to influence his decisions for appointing his ministers. One of these figures is Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

June 19, 2013June 19, 2013 0

Don’t Expect Drastic Changes From Rowhani

Hassan Rowhani held his first press conference since being elected as Iran’s new president and answered questions from Iranian and international reporters regarding his proposed policies on internal and foreign affairs.

On Monday his answers were surprising for all observers.

June 15, 2013June 19, 2013 0

Hassan Rowhani Elected As Iran’s New President

Hassan Rowhani becomes Iran’s new president after winning 50.7% of the votes.
Iran’s Minister of Interior Mostafa Mohammad Najjar officially announced the final results of Iran’s presidential election (held yesterday Friday).
A 72.7% turn-out of voters shocked foreign observers who didn’t predict such a high participation.