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Strong Iran not possible without strong parliament: Shamkhani
Feb 20, 2020 04:58Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani called for high turnout in the elections due to be held later this week and said the country cannot remain powerful without a strong parliament.
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Iranians’ informed choice to lead to efficient parliament: Top general
Feb 20, 2020 04:49Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri called for the massive participation of people in the Friday elections and said their “informed choice” will lead to an efficient parliament.
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Defense minister: Voting will secure Iran
Feb 20, 2020 03:57Defense Minister of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami said a high turnout in the upcoming elections will create security for the Islamic Republic.
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High election turnout to foil US, Israeli plots: Iranian official
Feb 20, 2020 03:24The Iranian president’s chief of staff said a high turnout of voters in Friday’s elections will help thwart the American and Israeli plots against the Islamic Republic.
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Stronger Parliament can better solve people’s problems: Iranian First VP
Feb 20, 2020 03:14Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri highlighted the importance of high turnout in the upcoming elections and said the stronger the parliament is, the better it can solve the people’s problems.
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High voter turnout big contributor to Iran’s diplomacy against US
Feb 19, 2020 14:17Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for a high turnout in Friday’s parliamentary elections, saying massive participation will strengthen the country’s diplomacy to counter US policies.
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High voter turnout in Iran elections will infuriate US: President Rouhani
Feb 19, 2020 08:44President Hassan Rouhani says an inclusive and enthusiastic popular turnout in this Friday's parliamentary elections will enrage the United States, stressing the significant role of the legislative chamber in moving forward government efforts to thwart Washington’s sanctions.
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Mousavi: US must clarify its ‘nontransparent’ elections before questioning Iran
Feb 17, 2020 12:14The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says instead of questioning the legitimacy of the voting process in Iran's elections, the US had better to clarify its nontransparent voting system, which deprives most Americans of the right to express their choice.
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Religious minorities take part in Iran legislative elections
Feb 17, 2020 02:35Christians, Jews, Zoroastrians, Armenians and Assyrians are getting ready to cast their ballots in Iran’s eleventh parliamentary elections. Under the Constitution, there are five reserved seats in the legislature for Iran’s religious minorities.
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Candidates on campaign trail for Iran's legislative elections
Feb 14, 2020 03:00More than 6,000 candidates have begun competing for 290 seats in Iran’s eleventh parliament.