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\u00bb<\/span> What are Rouhani’s priorities in modernizing his government?<\/strong><\/span> \u00bb\u00a0<\/span>The need to review policies to escape isolation<\/strong><\/span> \u00bb\u00a0<\/span>40 for 1440<\/strong><\/span> \u00bb\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>Why are we scared of Young People? <\/span><\/strong> \u2666<\/span> Rouhani\u2019s government should use fundamentalists<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Not announcing election results by provinces against law<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Iran\u2019s 2016 economic growth due to increase in oil prices<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Chairperson of reformist party arrested<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Enemies will regret invasion against Iranian waters, says military<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Iran Army Ground Forces kick off military drill<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>IRGC Navy in complete control of Gulf<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Raisi cannot return to political arena<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Naqavi Hosseini: Dual nationality is crime<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Unveiling of 12 renovated helicopters in Isfahan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Direct flight from Mashhad to Moscow<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iran follows up projects in Iraq<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Suspects killing border guards arrested<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Raisi poses election offences to Guardian Council<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Iran to boost Cyberwar capabilities<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Iran\u2019s missile activities are part of defense policies, says Iranian official<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Tehran Justice Department: Many election-related offenses reported<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Iran Parliament Speaker: Everyone should accept election results<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2666 <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Iran Jews will go to polls \u201cpassionately\u201d, says MP<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Hassan Rouhani wins re-election<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Iranian-directed convoy targeted by U.S. fighter jets in Syria<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Head of Inspection Office of Supreme Leader resigned<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Qalibaf: Fight just started<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Hassan Rouhani lambastes IRGC, Basij, IRIB<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Russian official: We have $40bn joint plans with Tehran<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Some state institutions make threats against Rouhani supporters<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong>U.S. implements new sanctions against Iran<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00bb What are Rouhani’s priorities in modernizing his government? An editorial in Wednesday\u2019s Siasatrouz newspaper points to the possibility of changes in the government of Hassan Rouhani during his second presidential term. The writer asserted that priority should be given to economic positions, and Rouhani must make changes in the relevant ministries. 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\nAn editorial in Wednesday\u2019s Siasatrouz newspaper points to the possibility of changes in the government of Hassan Rouhani during his second presidential term.
\nThe writer asserted that priority should be given to economic positions, and Rouhani must make changes in the relevant ministries.
\nThe editorialist wrote: “Hassan Rouhani underlined at the last meeting of the members of his government, stressing that they have heard the voices of the people well and that his next government will be more effective and better performance with fewer errors.
\nWhile political forums have begun to anticipate changes in the government, it can be boldly said that the fulfillment of electoral promises and unfulfilled demands will be a priority for the new Rouhani government, But also Rouhani, for a number of reasons, including maintaining the stream of reforms that have been revived, seemed to find it necessary to make changes in his government.\u201d
\nThe writer concludes from Rouhani\u2019s remarks that the reelected president will definitely make changes to his new government, but asserts that these will not be widespread, that is, Rouhani will update the ministries rather than reconstruct them. Wondering about the possible areas where changes will be introduced, the editorialist states, “The most important demands of the people are concerned with transition from stagnation, job creation and the improvement of living standards, so from our point of view, the most important change must be in the current economic team of the government, and the change of ministers and office-holders at the top of the list of guesses dealing with these the changes”.
\nThe editorialist suggests that to reach the required level economically, as Rouhani pledged in his campaign, can only be accomplished by changing the government\u2019s economic team, concluding from this that this means there is a strong possibility of Rouhani changing the ministers of economy, work, and health. The editorial speculates about some possible changes in the administration line-up, including the replacement of the current health minister Jahangiri, who the writer suggests might be reassigned to head the Tehran municipality or even the Ministry of Industry, which falls under his area of expertise, as well as speculating on possible replacements for Interior Ministry officials and domestic and overseas security officials.
\nAn Editorial in “Siasatrouz” Newspapers on Wednesday 24 May 2017<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nAn editorial in Wednesday\u2019s Bahar suggests that Iran needs to change its foreign policies in light of the new international alliances; particularly the alliance between Saudi Arabia and its Sunni Arab and Islamic neighbors, which the writer says, is being formed in order to besiege and isolate Iran. The writer adds, “Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia is important and contains very important messages. America, despite Trump’s campaign statements, is still interested in the Middle East, and this visit is a kind of show of strength for Saudi Arabia, which has been able to bring together the Arab and Islamic countries surrounding it. The message from this visit is that Saudi Arabia wants to isolate us, that it is serious about it, that it has new plans, and that there is a conflict between the Sunni world and the Shiite world, not only Saudi Arabia but all the Islamic countries, all of them Sunni. ”
\nThe writer argues that this issue, which has deep-seated religious and ideological dimensions will ultimately lead to the isolation of Iran, both religiously and politically, adding that legislation is being drafted by these nations to reduce ties with Iran. The editorial also suggests that the Saudi defense minister sent another message during his brief address at the recent summit in Riyadh when he said that Saudi Arabia had become the strongest country in the region and has no further concerns.
\nThe writer asserts that due to these changes Iran should end its regional military interventions and consider the issue logically, psychologically and socially, especially after the re-election of Rouhani in the recent presidential election, arguing that Iran can pursue a diplomatic path during the upcoming period under Rouhani\u2019s moderate government.
\nThe author continues, “Such a reconsideration, of course, concerns all regime officials, especially the supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, i.e., we should not take revenge. It is wrong. We must reconsider our policies and adopt a more moderate policy [\u2026] We do not have a single friendly neighbor, and this requires that our politicians give up their retaliation. This method of thinking is no longer of any benefit to us. Every day the region and the world become increasingly hostile to Iran, and the missiles we are launching will only lead to us becoming more politically isolated. Therefore, we should reconsider and review our regional policies.\u201d
\nAn Editorial in “Bahar” Newspapers on Wednesday 24 May 2017<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nThis editorial handled the results of the Iranian presidential elections. It is trying to justify the fall of the hardliner Ibrahim Raisi against the Reformers and Fundamentalists candidate Hassan Rouhani. According to the editorial, there are many reasons for Raisi fall, \u201cRaisi\u2019s votes (16 Million) could have been doubled but what happened?
\n1. Rouhani had all capabilities over the past four years such as the media. He used these means for his own interest as much as he could. On the other hand, Raisi did not have any equal capabilities and faced a wave of accusations on all levels.
\n2. Rouhani had a 4-year opportunity to promote himself, which means 1440 days against 40 days for Raisi who allocated two weeks only for the provinces and received 16 million votes.\u201d
\nThe editorial asserted that Raisi could have doubled his votes (30 million) had he had a 4-year opportunity for promotion. \u201cThe government broke the laws in the elections and utilized all its capabilities to support Rouhani,\u201d the editorial said. \u201cThe statements of some ministers in the voting not only illegal but also unethical. Raisi did not have all those capabilities and some violations happened in some polling centers.\u201d
\nThe editorial refers to the most important weapon used against Raisi, which was intimidation of people when it said, \u201cIn an unethical and unusual behavior supported by foreign media, the government worked hard to convince people that if they do not vote for Rouhani and support Raisi, they have to expect an American military attack, which means that it was covering up its failure over the past four years.\u201d
\nThe editorial believes that Raisi\u2019s achievement in light of the aforementioned circumstances is a big victory for the revolutionist camp and that the coalition between the revolutionary parties was exemplary.
\nAn Editorials in “Kayhan” Newspaper on Sunday, May 21, 2017<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nThis editorial criticized the state of doubt and hesitation that spreads through the Iranian society because of the regime\u2019s practices. The editorial asks Rouhani to give better opportunities for Young people who account for a significant proportion of his supporters. The editorial says, \u201cIt has been about forty years since the revolution; we have founded a regime that comprises four million governmental officials in addition to the armed forces that defend the country. Two-thirds of our governmental organizations are responsible for investigation, supervision, inspection, and accountability in order to prevent the one-third from committing any violations and preserve it strictly moral, religious, ethical, and protect the interests of the state, which is a unique regime in the world!\u201d
\nThe editorial believes that the reason behind founding such an exceptional regime (the dire regime) is that everybody believes in himself and the others are untrustworthy, spies, or ignorant in their best cases. It added, \u201cMr. President, the individual being subject to constant monitoring, guidance, and inspection is being humiliated and does not care about his and the other\u2019s interests. He would never be creative or innovator. He would never respect himself nor would be respected by others, but would be subject to ethical and humanitarian lapses. All in all, he would lie and go down. Don\u2019t you see these signs on the 80 million Iranians that could have spread even more than it already is?\u201d
\nThe editorial believes that the Iranian society has deprived itself of living as normal humans over the past 38 years, while it should be independent and reliable same as all other societies. \u201cThe sinful are minors, so are the creative,\u201d the editorial said. It finally gave an advice to Rouhani to rely on the normal and middle classes and young people as well. It added, \u201cMr. President, engage the energies of youth, encourage them and give them more opportunities. Allow them to solve any problems with the youth potentials and give them freedom of speech, work, and thinking to become innovative. Why are we scared from youth and hurt them that much?\u201d
\nAn Editorials in “Etilaat” Newspaper on Sunday, May 21, 2017<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/Prominent-News-1.png\")
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\nAli Motahari, deputy speaker of Iran\u2019s parliament, believes that Hassan Rouhani should use fundamentalists\u2019 \u201cefficient forces\u201d in his new government. He added that using the opponent\u2019s forces will benefit the country, and \u201cwill create understanding and compassion in the country, solving many problems.\u201d Motahari considered Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Tehran\u2019s current mayor and fundamentalist candidate in the 12th presidential election, a \u201cstrong executive manager\u201d who can be used.
\nAli Motahari also said that with Hassan Rouhani\u2019s second government coming to power, there would be a good opportunity for lifting media ban on Mohammad Khatami, former reformist president, as well as ending the house arrest of Mir-Hossein Mousavi, Mehdi Karroubi and Zahra Rahnavard, leaders of Iran\u2019s Green Movement.
\nRadio Zamaneh<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/Hossein-Ali-Haji-Deligani.jpg\")
\nLawmaker Hossein Ali Haji Deligani has said the Interior Ministry is expected to be impartial and announce the election results province by provinces. \u201cIt is surprising that a government which claims transparency doesn\u2019t take necessary measures to announce the rate of people\u2019s participation and the number of votes for each city and province.\u201d Haji Deligani added that the government had previously acted illegally and against the normal procedures in some other cases as well.
\nMashregh news<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/img2917824.jpg\")
\nCapital market expert Behrooz Khodarahmi says that what is experienced as a shock in capital market will not last, adding it has been years that \u201ccomprehensive taxing system\u201d is proposed, but \u201cno one dares to implement it\u201d. He also said, \u201cWe have experienced a reduction of inflation, and must now come out of recession with definite plans and serious implementation of market\u2019s policy.\u201d
\nKhodarahmi mentioned that inflation rate is announced as 7%, while the rate of bank interest is 20%, emphasizing some changes in the market and capital market\u2019s equations need to occur.
\nKayhan<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/2C75C692-50E5-4D38-A955-15353BF62050_w1023_r1_s.jpg\")
\nJavad Giyahshenas, the chairperson of Mardomsalari party [Democratic Party of Iran] in the city of Hamadan, was arrested on a charge of insulting the honorable prophet of Islam. Head of reformist policymaking council in Hamadan said, \u201cGiven my acquaintance with Giyahshenas who is a pious person, it would have been better if the officials made more clarifications about this issue.\u201d
\nIran newspaper<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/iran.jpg\")
\nBrigadier-General Asghar Shokrollahi, deputy coordinator of Khamenei University of IRGC Navy, said the enemies, adding, \u201cEntering the waters of Islamic Iran will have regrettable consequences for the enemies\u201d, couldn’t measure the Revolutionary Guards\u2019 capabilities. Shokrollahi emphasized that IRGC\u2019s naval force has defensive strategies, claiming that the forces \u201ccan strongly react to any possible invasion of enemies in the shortest possible time.\u201d
\nTasnim news<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/28723.jpg\")
\nThe military drill of Iranian Army called \u201cBeit ol-Moqaddas 29\u201d started with military units such as infantry, artillery, battalion 65 of Special Forces, drones and helicopters. The drill is held on the occasion of Beit ol-Moqaddas Operation in Khorramshahr during Iran-Iraq war in 1982. The military drill, which is held in Nasrabad town in Isfahan province, aims at making the new equipment and weapons of Iran\u2019s defense industry operative.
\nJavan Online<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/IMG13211358.jpg\")
\nCommander of the IRGC\u2019s Second Naval Zone General Ali Razmjou says defense capabilities of IRGC Navy in creating permanent security in the Gulf has increased. The IRGC\u2019s Navy is not only on top of the Gulf waterway intelligence-wise but is also operationally ready, stated Razmjou. He also said the current condition in the Gulf is fine despite the \u201cpresence of foreigners\u201d which has created an \u201cinsecure scene\u201d there.
\nTasnim<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/raisi-1.jpg\")
\nSeyed Reza Karami believes that the presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi can no longer return to Iran\u2019s political arena. Raisi will resume his former position at “Astan-e Qods Razavi” [organization in Iran\u2019s holiest shrine] and won\u2019t have time to pursue political activities, added Karami. This member of Association of Combatant Clerics also referred to Raisi\u2019s meeting with a well-known pop singer, saying we saw some lapses and errors in this election, which were mostly caused by candidates\u2019 fans. Raisi is a religious figure and won\u2019t make such errors deliberately, added Karami.
\nEntekhab daily<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/Hossein-Naqavi-Hosseini.jpg\")
\nSpokesperson of Parliament\u2019s National Security Commission Naqavi Hosseini said according to the civil code, people who accept the nationality of another country will lose their Iranian citizenship. Calling dual nationality a crime, he added those people with dual nationality are not entitled to own immovable properties in Iran. Naqavi Hosseini emphasized that currently there are no exact statistics about people with dual nationality due to their secrecy in this regard.
\nIran Newspaper<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/images.jpg\")
\nThe unveiling ceremony of 12 renovated Army helicopters was held in Isfahan in the presence of Army commander. Brigadier-General Yusef Ghorbani, Army Airforce Commander, said today Army Airforce is renovating its own combat helicopters with relying on domestic capabilities. 12 renovated helicopters included Snook, Jet Ranger, and Cobra models.
\nEttilaat<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/13_Flight_1.jpg\")
\nDirector of Mashhad Airport\u2019s public relations Hassan Jafari announced that the first direct flight from Mashhad to Moscow would start from July 2017, with the return flight on the same day. He said that these flights would take place every Friday by Mahan Airline and with Airbus 310.
\nShahid Hashemi Nejad Airport is one of the biggest airports in the country with 17 foreign flights to Dushanbe, Beirut, Kuwait, Najaf, Lahore, Baghdad, Kabul, Dubai, Sharjah, Basra, Istanbul, Doha, etc.
\nArman Emrouz<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/2351350.jpg\")
\nIran\u2019s Head of Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has traveled to Iraq to evaluate its ongoing projects in that country. Mostafa Khosrowtaj, Head of TPO, met with Iraqi authorities to identify the obstacles in the way of their cooperation in technical and engineering projects. Some of Iran\u2019s projects in Iraq include building the al-Zawaraa stadium with the capacity of 12,500 people and Altajyat stadium with 60,000 seats. The railway project between Hejama and Sava is also underway by Iran\u2019s engineering companies.
\nMehr News<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/539984ec-62a8-48fa-afb2-dedc3ff9556f.jpg\")
\nCommander of Iran\u2019s Border Police Brigadier General Qasem Rezaei says a number of suspects involved in killing border guards of MirJaveh in Sistan and Baluchistan province have been arrested. Qasem Rezaei also announced that border guards of Sistan and Baluchistan have carried out several operations, through one of which 6 tons of drugs, including heroin, morphine, opium and hashish were discovered, as well as 12 smugglers were arrested and 4 killed.
\nFars News Agency<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/wire-397881-1492180022-468_634x431.jpg\")
\nEbrahim Raisi, one of presidential candidates, has asked Guardian Council to investigate a number of offences committed before and during Iran\u2019s May 19 election. In a 3-page letter to the Guardian Council Chairman Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, Raisi underscores \u201csafeguarding people\u2019s votes,\u201d saying he cannot remain silent about violation of people\u2019s rights. Raisi has also enclosed hundreds of pages of documents in his letter to Guardian Council.
\nAlef<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/cyberwarfare-computer-Reuters.jpg\")
\nAmir Pourdastan, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Army of Iran, has said it is necessary for armed forces to increase their capabilities in cyberwar domain on a daily basis. Pourdastan stressed that Armed Forces of Iran \u201cshould prevent enemies from accessing our military data by continuously making changes in our defense plans.\u201d
\nKhabar online<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/ShowImage.jpg\")
\nIn reaction to remarks of Saudi Arabia\u2019s foreign minister as to necessity of stopping Iran\u2019s missile test, Iran\u2019s foreign ministry spokesperson Bahram Ghamsemi said that Iran\u2019s missile activities are a part of the country\u2019s \u201cabsolutely defensive policies\u201d.
\nBahram Ghamsemi added that \u201cgiven the bitter experience during the 8-year war with Iraq, Iran has learned to rely on its own naturalized defensive power to legitimately defend itself against any possible invasions.\u201d Iran\u2019s foreign ministry spokesperson urged that Iran will continue with \u201cfull force\u201d to strengthen its defense policies, and will not allow other countries to decide about these issues.
\nJavan online<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/IMG21330800.jpg\")
\nHead of Tehran Justice Department says he has received many reports on election-related violations, including ballot trade in polling stations. Gholam-Hossein Esmaili added, 120 people were arrested in this regard. Most of the offenses are related to the city and village council elections, said Esmaili.
\nPreviously, Iran Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi had announced that there were no activities against national security during the May 19 election.
\nRadio Farda<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/377656_Iranian-Larijani.jpg\")
\nParliament Speaker Ali Larijani has said it is highly unlikely that anyone would doubt the election outcome, adding everyone should accept it, according to ISNA. \u201cElection procedure is clear and vivid in our county,\u201d said Larijani while praising people\u2019s participation in May 19 election.
\nIran<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/Mideast_AP_Explains_Iran_Elections-0a0df.jpg\")
\nA representative of the Iranian Jews in parliament Siamak Mare-Sedgh said participating in elections is both the \u201cright and duty\u201d of all Iranians, including Jews. In an interview with Fars News, Mare-Sedgh said Iranian Jews will go to the polls \u201cpassionately\u201d as they did in previous elections. By taking part in the election, people tell the world that they are pleased with the Islamic Republic regime and its constitution, added this parliament member.
\nFars News Agency<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/2013-09-19T111017Z_01_TEH06_RTRIDSP_3_IRAN-NUCLEAR-ROUHANI.jpg\"){kind=spacer}
\nIran Interior Ministry announced that Hassan Rouhani was elected as Iranian President for the second term with 57% of the votes. Interior Minister Abdulreza Rahmani-Fazli said that, of 41,220,131 votes, Hassan Rouhani got 23,549,616. Ebrahim Raisi, Rouhani\u2019s major principlist opponent, came second with 15,786,449 votes.
\nTasnim news<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nU.S. fighter jets bombed a convoy of pro-Assad Shia militia forces in Syria. Syrian state-run TV later confirmed the attack. Spokesperson of U.S. Defense Department in Washington said the attack took place close to the Jordanian border.
\nHuman Rights Watch in Syrian reported that in bombing the Iranian-directed militia convoy, at least 8 were killed and several were wounded. Pentagon spokesperson said the militia convoy did not belong to Syrian Army, and all those who were killed or wounded were non-Syrian militia forces.
\nOne of the anti-Assad rebel forces told Reuters that Iranian-backed militias were heading towards Al Tanf, where U.S. and U.S.-backed forces have created a center for training forces of Free Syrian Army.
\nRadio Zamaneh<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nAn informed source has denied the news about Ali Akbar Nateq-Nouri\u2019s dismissal from heading the Inspection Office of Supreme Leader. The source said as Nateq-Nouri felt responsible for defending Rouhani and his government, he decided to give speeches and express his opinion in this regard. The source continued, \u201csince Nateq-Nouri seriously believes that institution of leadership should not be misused by political groups, he submitted his resignation to the Supreme Leader a while ago.\u201d
\nILNA<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nMohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Tehran\u2019s mayor, has said he \u201cwholeheartedly believes\u201d that Iran\u2019s existing government must change. In a speech to his supporters, Qalibaf added, \u201cToday it is our duty to change the current conditions and wrong approaches that are becoming dominant in our country.\u201d He emphasized, \u201cthis is just the beginning of the fight and we must firmly proceed in this path.\u201d
\nQalibaf dropped out of Iran\u2019s presidential race on May 15, announcing that he was withdrawing in favor of Ebrahim Raisi.
\nVatan Emrouz<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nHassan Rouhani, Iran\u2019s current president who is running for his second term, has severely criticized the interference as well as performance of the Revolutionary Guards Corps, Basij militia, judicial branch and Iran state TV in the presidential election.
\nIn his last election campaign speech, Rouhani referred to the founder of the Islamic Republic Khomeini\u2019s recommendation regarding non-interference of the military forces in politics, asking the Revolutionary Guards Corps and Basij to remain impartial in Iran\u2019s May 19 election.
\nRadio Farda<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nAndrey Lugansky, Trade Representative of Russian Federation in Iran, announced that joint economic plans between Tehran and Moscow in different fields are worth around $40 billion, and include more than 50 economic plans. He pointed out to increase and progress in economic and trade collaborations between Iran and Russia during past years, adding that both countries are planning to expand these collaborations as much as they can.
\nAlef<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nHead of Rouhani\u2019s election campaign in Ilam province said that some of Rouhani\u2019s opponents used all their power for character assassination. Even \u201csome institutions propagandized in favor of Rouhani\u2019s opponents, while making threats against us,\u201d said Jalal Mirzaee. He also referred to Rouhani\u2019s popularity in Ilam province, stating that this city, compared to the national average, will overwhelmingly vote for the sitting president, according to the polls.
\nBartarinha<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nU.S. Department of Treasury announced new sanctions against two officials from Iran\u2019s defense sector, an Iranian company, and members of China-based network for supporting Iran\u2019s ballistic missile.
\nThese targeted sanctions against Iran come on the same day that President Trump\u2019s administration announced it would continue to waive other, broader sanctions\u2014a move that was required to keep implementing the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.
\nJam-e-jam<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"