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Snippets of President Pezeshkian’s speech during swearing-in ceremony
In his short and powerful inauguration speech, President Pezeshkian laid out his administration's policy priorities, while reaffirming support for the Axis of Resistance.
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Leader formally endorses Masoud Pezeshkian as Iran’s 9th president
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei formally endorses Masoud Pezeshkian as Iran’s new president.
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Explainer: What Iran’s president-elect Pezeshkian must do before assuming office?
Following his victory in the presidential runoff election, the official inauguration of Masoud Pezeshkian’s presidency must follow certain protocols specified in the country’s Constitution.
IRAN ELECTION ANALYSIS
Profile: Masoud Pezeshkian, the president-elect of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Masoud Pezeshkian, a seasoned lawmaker and former minister, has been declared the winner of the Iranian presidential runoff election, defeating his opponent Saeed Jalili.
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Iran First: Millions cast ballots in presidential runoff to shape country’s future
As polls opened in the presidential runoff election at 8 a.m. on Friday, Iranians from all walks of life headed to the nearest polling stations to cast their ballots to shape the country's future.
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Iran Votes 2024: Polls close and vote counting begins in presidential runoff
Polls have closed in Iran’s presidential runoff election after three extensions by the interior ministry to accommodate more voters amid a significantly large voter turnout.
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In Pictures: Iranians overseas vote in presidential runoff election with patriotic fervor
Iranian nationals living abroad started heading to polling stations in the early hours on Friday to cast their ballots in the country’s presidential runoff election.
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