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Strong Iran not possible without strong parliament: Shamkhani
Feb 20, 2020 08:28Secretary 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 08:19Chief 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 07:27Defense 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 06:54The 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 06:44Iranian 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 17:47Foreign 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 12:14President 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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Leader: Participation in parliamentary polls ensures Iran’s peace & progress (2)
Feb 19, 2020 10:53Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with people from various walks of life on February 5 emphasized the importance of elections that are regularly held in Iran and said the people’s participation in the 11th parliamentary polls to be held on February 21 ensures the country’s peace and progress.
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The Majlis: Religious minorities elect own representatives
Feb 19, 2020 10:48Iran is among countries where people of different religious inclinations live in peaceful coexistence and work for national interests. As a matter of fact, the constitution of the Islamic Republic not only guarantees full rights to followers of different monotheistic creeds on the basis of human dignity, but grants them the right to elect representatives of their own faith to the Majlis, that is, the parliament or the Legislative Branch of the Government.
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The Majlis: Elections involve different political currents
Feb 18, 2020 09:49In the Islamic Republic of Iran, elections are among the manifestations of the country system of popular religious rule and the symbol of people’s right to determine the affairs of the nation by casting votes for the candidates of their choice having different viewpoints and belonging to various political currents within the framework of the constitution.