Tag: Masoud Pezeshkian
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Iran Vows Retaliation Against Israel for Assassination of Hamas Leader Ismael Haniyeh
Iran has expressed that Israel will face consequences for the assassination of Hamas’s top political leader, Ismael Hania, in an airstrike, as thousands gathered in Tehran for his funeral. Hania was a significant figure within Hamas, serving as its political face and a key player in ceasefire negotiations with Israel. The Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah…
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Hamas Leader Assassinated in Iran, Escalating Regional Tensions
Hamas has announced the assassination of its political leader, Ismael Hania, in Tehran, Iran. The Iran Revolutionary Guard confirmed the death, stating Hania and his bodyguard were killed in an attack on his residence in the Iranian capital. No group has claimed responsibility yet, but Israel has previously vowed to target Hania and other Hamas…
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Iran’s President-Elect Meets with Hezbollah Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East
Iran’s involvement in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon has been highlighted in recent developments, including Iran’s president-elect’s meeting with the deputy leader of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. This comes amid increasing hostilities, including a tragic rocket strike in the Golan Heights that killed 12 children, an act Israel attributes to Hezbollah. The…
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Exploring Low Voter Turnout in Iran’s Runoff Presidential Election Amid Calls for Change
In the recent runoff presidential election in Iran, voters are choosing between reformist candidate Masud Pezeshkian, who advocates for improved US relations and more open internet policies, and the hardliner Saeed Jalili, who is focused on economic growth and implementing restrictions on women’s rights. The election follows the unexpected death of Ibrahim Raisi in a…
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Iran Faces Runoff Presidential Vote Amid Historic Low Turnout and Reformist Lead
In the upcoming presidential runoff in Iran, reformist Masud Pesan is slightly ahead of conservative S Jal, following an election marred by historically low voter turnout at only 40%. This election comes after the death of President Ibrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, with Iranians showing a pronounced dissatisfaction with the political process, evidenced by…