BREAKING NEWS

Rouhani, rival to run in Iran's presidential election, Ahmadinejad barred

By REUTERS

APRIL 20, 2017 22:19

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and hardline rival Ebrahim Raisi were both approved to run in May's presidential election by a government vetting body, while former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was disqualified, state media reported on Thursday.

The approval of Rouhani, a moderate, and Raisi, a political hardliner thought to have the backing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sets up a showdown between rival political camps.

Khamenei had advised Ahmadinejad not to run and his attempt to register as a candidate was widely seen as a public snub to the Supreme Leader, which is nearly unheard of in the Islamic Republic.

Qatar passes referendum, replaces Shura Council elections

By REUTERS

11/06/2024 12:31 AM

Netanyahu speaks with IDF chief, Shin Bet and Mossad heads

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

11/05/2024 11:39 PM

IDF intercepts two drones fired by Islamic Resistance in Iraq

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

11/05/2024 10:34 PM

Israeli strike on Lebanon town kills 15, Lebanese health ministry says

By REUTERS

11/05/2024 10:08 PM