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Raisi Once Again Rules out Race for the Presidency.

Ebrahim Raisi, seen as one of the most popular potential candidate and a favourite for the Principalist faction, has once again ruled out running for President. When asked if he would register, he stated that “I don’t think of anything other than the Judiciary”, in reference to his current position. As with another favourite Mohammad-Javad Zarif, Raisi has repeatedly denied he intends to run, but is still likely to change his mind.

Ahmadinejad Rallies Supporters at Religious Festival

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gave a speech at a religious gathering to commemorate the birth of the Twelfth Imam in Narmak Square, close to his home. In a speech that resembled a rally, Ahmadinejad contrasted the Twelfth Imam’s infallibility and justice with the economic and political inequalities of the present time.

Kurdish Cultural and Sunni Leaders Endorse Jalili

A number of Kurdish academics, cultural, religious and economic leaders published an open letter calling on Saeed Jalili to run for President. Citing his war record in Iranian Kurdistan, and the need for a competent leader to face the country’s problems, the leaders from a number of Kurdish cities stated that Jalili was the best candidate.

Faezeh Hashemi: I Prefer to Debate Mr Khamenei

Faezeh Hashemi, one of the only women to declare intention to run, declared in an interview that she would prefer to debate the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on domestic politics, as opposed to other potential candidates. In the same interview, she also questioned the democratic intentions of both the Reformists and Principalists, and criticised the harassment of women by the Ansar-e Hezbollah group.

Watch the video on Independent Persian

Ansar-e Hezbollah Faezeh Hashemi Khamenei Presidential Debate Principalist Reformist women’s rights

Rahami: I am the new-look Khatami

Reformist figure Mohsen Rahami declared if elected, he would be a “new look Khatami with new words”. Stating that if he was allowed to run, he would win 20 million votes, he added that his most important priorities beyond the economy were the protection of the rights of minorities and women.

Larijani More Suitable for Principalists than Reformists

Hossein Marashi, the head of the Reformist Executives of Construction Party, told IRNA that Ali Larijani would not be a suitable candidate for the Reformists as “we do not have a right wing”. Marashi was speaking in the context of speculation that the Reformists would back a popular non-Reformist candidate like Larijani or Mohammad-Javad Zarif. Marashi added that the Reformists will wait until the Guardian Council announces the approved candidates before backing a candidate.

Watch the Interview on Islamic Republic News Agency

Larijani Marashi Principalists Reformists Zarif

Poll Suggests Victory for Hardliners

A new poll suggests that voters will pick a Principalist or other conservative candidate in this June’s election, while upwards to 70% of Iranians are dissatisfied with the government of Hassan Rouhani. The results of the poll were published in a conservative paper, Fars, which was ambiguous on its source.

Reformists are Supporting Zarif in Place of their Own Candidates

Reports are circulating that the Reformist movement is placing their hope in the candidacy of Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif, as they do not believe any of their own candidates will be approved to run by the Guardian Council. Zarif has stated on several occasions that he will not participate in this election, although there is much speculation that he will change his mind.

Rumour of Vaccinations for Election Participants Denied

The advisor to the Minister for Health has denied a rumour circulating in cyberspace that vaccinations will be made available to those who participate in the elections. The rumour arose in the context of senior figures, such as the Supreme Leader, lobbying for increased participation in this year’s election, out of a fear of a low turnout.

TV and Film Actress Azadeh Namdari Found Dead

Controversial television personality Azadeh Namdari was found dead in her home in Saadatabad, Tehran. Namdari had been banned from Iranian screens following her appearance abroad without hijab. Potential candidate Ayatollah Seyyed Hassan Khomeini shared her image on Instagram with the words “Rest in Peace”.

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Author: Jackson Grant

Raisi Once Again Rules out Race for the Presidency.

Ahmadinejad Rallies Supporters at Religious Festival

Kurdish Cultural and Sunni Leaders Endorse Jalili

Faezeh Hashemi: I Prefer to Debate Mr Khamenei

Rahami: I am the new-look Khatami

Larijani More Suitable for Principalists than Reformists

Poll Suggests Victory for Hardliners

Reformists are Supporting Zarif in Place of their Own Candidates

Rumour of Vaccinations for Election Participants Denied

TV and Film Actress Azadeh Namdari Found Dead

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