Iran
Iran’s presidential election heads to a runoff after reformist wins most votes
Middle East
June 29, 2024
Iran’s presidential election heads to a runoff after reformist wins most votes
Tehran, Iran and Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — A reformist candidate won the most votes in the first round of…
Iranians vote for a new president under the shadow of conflict and economic woes
Middle East
June 29, 2024
Iranians vote for a new president under the shadow of conflict and economic woes
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
Iran’s ex-President Ahmadinejad to run in presidential election, state TV says
Middle East
June 2, 2024
Iran’s ex-President Ahmadinejad to run in presidential election, state TV says
Iran’s hardline former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered to run for president in the country’s June 28 election, organized after…
Raisi’s funeral is about a lot more than the late Iranian president
Middle East
May 25, 2024
Raisi’s funeral is about a lot more than the late Iranian president
CNN — From his days as a clerical student, to overseeing executions as part of the judiciary, Ebrahim Raisi’s life…
FM Shoukry Heads To Tehran To Attend Funeral Procession for late Iranian President
Egypt
May 23, 2024
FM Shoukry Heads To Tehran To Attend Funeral Procession for late Iranian President
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry left for the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Wednesday 22/5/2024, to attend the funeral procession for late…
Some in Iran claim US sanctions caused the Raisi helicopter crash. The truth may be more complicated
Middle East
May 21, 2024
Some in Iran claim US sanctions caused the Raisi helicopter crash. The truth may be more complicated
CNN — Even before Iran’s army chief Mohammad Bagheri ordered an investigation into the helicopter crash that cost the Islamic…
Shoukry extends condolences to Iran’s government
Egypt
May 21, 2024
Shoukry extends condolences to Iran’s government
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran over…
Iran begins days of funeral ceremonies for President Raisi as investigators probe helicopter crash
Middle East
May 21, 2024
Iran begins days of funeral ceremonies for President Raisi as investigators probe helicopter crash
CNN — Funeral ceremonies are set to begin on Tuesday for the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi following his death…
Hezbollah says Iran’s president was a “big brother” and “strong supporter”
Middle East
May 20, 2024
Hezbollah says Iran’s president was a “big brother” and “strong supporter”
Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has joined allies in extending condolences over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, whom…
Here’s who will rule Iran now following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi
Middle East
May 20, 2024
Here’s who will rule Iran now following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi
Following the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday alongside his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter accident,…