Leader says voter turnout 'backbone' of Islamic Republic; Friday runoff 'very important'

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has underscored the turnout of Iranians in the presidential runoff election on Friday as the “backbone” of the Islamic Republic.

Iran slams US human rights violations 36 years after downing of passenger plane

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the United States' serious and gross violations of human rights on the 36th anniversary of the downing of its passenger aircraft by a US Navy guided-missile cruiser over the Persian Gulf, which killed 290 people on board.

Iran presidential election heads to July 5 runoff between Pezeshkian and Jalili

Iran will hold a runoff presidential election on July 5 after Friday's vote saw none of the four candidates securing an outright win, the election headquarters announced on Saturday.

All should be sensitive about their fate and determine their destiny by taking part in elections

Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic says public masses should be sensitive about their fate and determine their destiny by their massive participation in the presidential elections.

'Passionate participation': Iranians abroad flock to polls for snap election

A senior Iranian official overseeing the voting process abroad has praised Iranian expatriates for staging a “lively” participation in the country’s snap presidential election.

Imam Khomeini always sought massive participation in elections

Imam Khomeini through his historic speeches and messages had urged public masses to make sure massive participation and the vast turnout during elections.

Iranian envoy warns negative consequences of IAEA resolution lie with E3

Iran calls on intl. community, Muslim countries to fully support Palestinian people on Quds Day

Iran has called on the international community, particularly Muslim countries, to fully support the oppressed Palestinian people on International Quds Day, urging them to confront the "cancerous tumor" of Israel in the region.