http://www.mail.com/int/organizations/1333062-iran-government.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/int/organizations/1333062-iran-government.html http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2089910-iranian-cleric-women-president.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A member of Iran's constitutional watchdog group insists that women cannot be presidential candidates, a report said Thursday, effectively killing the largely symbolic bids by about 30 women seeking to run in the June 14 election. Even before the comments by Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi, chances for a woman candidate in Iran's presidential... Thu, 16 May 2013 14:14:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2089910-iranian-cleric-women-president.html 2013-05-16T14:14:30Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2086716-iran-hard-liners-urge-election-ban-top-rivals.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Hard-line Iranian lawmakers have petitioned authorities to bar two prominent presidential contenders — a moderate former president and a protege of current President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad — from running in next month's election in a further sign of intense political jockeying over the final ballot list. The Tuesday appeal by nearly 100 p... Wed, 15 May 2013 14:49:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2086716-iran-hard-liners-urge-election-ban-top-rivals.html 2013-05-15T14:49:22Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2083840-iran-expresses-regret-killing-afghans.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has expressed regret for the shooting deaths of Afghan migrants entering the country illegally over the weekend. On Saturday, Afghan Foreign Minister Zalmai Rasoul issued a complaint after 10 migrants were shot and killed by Iranian border guards. Iran initially denied that anyone was shot. Poor Afghans often try to sneak into Ira... Tue, 14 May 2013 09:26:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2083840-iran-expresses-regret-killing-afghans.html 2013-05-14T09:26:01Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2081702-nigeria-judge-iranian-colleague-smuggled-weapons.html LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — An Iranian and his Nigerian accomplice were sentenced to five years in prison Monday over a plot they orchestrated to smuggle a shipment of military-grade weapons including mortar rounds into West Africa. Both Azim Aghajani and his accomplice, Usman Abbas Jega, pleaded for leniency in the hearing, in which Justice Okechukwu J. Okeke ... Mon, 13 May 2013 15:48:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2081702-nigeria-judge-iranian-colleague-smuggled-weapons.html 2013-05-13T15:48:32Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2080482-leading-candidates-irans-presidential-race.html The following are potential front-runners in Iran's June 14 presidential election to succeed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The list of candidates will be announced next week after vetting by Iran's ruling clerics: AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANI Served as president from 1989-97 and lost a comeback bid to Ahmadinejad in 2005. Rafsanjani is a fierce crit... Sun, 12 May 2013 18:33:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2080482-leading-candidates-irans-presidential-race.html 2013-05-12T18:33:15Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2079924-afghanistan-iranian-guards-killed-10-migrants.html KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Iranian border guards killed 10 Afghan migrants and wounded another eight when hundreds tried to illegally cross into Iran in search of work, Afghanistan's Interior Ministry said Sunday. Iran denied that. Details of the incident Friday in Afghanistan's northwestern Farah province have been sketchy and often contradictory. An Inte... Sun, 12 May 2013 16:25:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2079924-afghanistan-iranian-guards-killed-10-migrants.html 2013-05-12T16:25:27Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2080282-report-iran-fm-would-attend-syria-conference.html BERLIN (AP) — Iran's foreign minister says his country would be prepared to attend a planned international conference on Syria, and is suggesting Tehran could play a part in helping broker peace. The U.S. and Russia have agreed to try to convene a conference to seek a political solution to the two-year Syrian civil war, but no date has been set. Iran is o... Sun, 12 May 2013 16:23:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2080282-report-iran-fm-would-attend-syria-conference.html 2013-05-12T16:23:52Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2078624-2-divisive-figures-enter-irans-presidential-race.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A pair of powerful and divisive figures registered Saturday to run in Iran's presidential election, jolting the political landscape ahead of next month's vote to pick a successor to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, a former president who still wields enormous influence, and Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, a close confi... Sat, 11 May 2013 19:45:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2078624-2-divisive-figures-enter-irans-presidential-race.html 2013-05-11T19:45:58Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2074856-irans-political-hierarchy.html A look at the political power structure in Iran. SUPREME LEADER AYATOLLAH ALI KHAMENEI: Wields control over every major decision either directly or through a network of hand-picked loyalists and institutions, including the powerful Revolutionary Guard, the judiciary and intelligence services. GUARDIAN COUNCIL: Group of 12 experts in Is... Thu, 09 May 2013 19:20:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2074856-irans-political-hierarchy.html 2013-05-09T19:20:58Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2074800-iran-president-force-era-ends.html BIRJAND, Iran (AP) — When many struggling families in this eastern Iranian city take stock of outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's legacy, it's not about the oratory full of bluster and menace or his tussles with Iran's ruling clerics that are known to much of the world. What matters more here are the dusty rows of government-subsidized, two-story apa... Thu, 09 May 2013 19:20:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2074800-iran-president-force-era-ends.html 2013-05-09T19:20:03Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2067738-irans-presidential-race-underway.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's presidential race got underway Tuesday as authorities officially opened the registration process for candidates in next month's election that will pick a successor to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and offer a critical test for reformists battered after years of crackdowns. The campaign is also taking shape as open season on Ahma... Tue, 07 May 2013 12:38:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2067738-irans-presidential-race-underway.html 2013-05-07T12:38:18Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2065198-israeli-airstrike-syria-aimed-iran.html BEIRUT (AP) — From Israel's perspective, its airstrikes near Damascus were more about Iran than Syria: Tehran's shipment of guided missiles destroyed in the weekend attacks would have posed a potent threat had the weapons reached Iranian proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon. While Israel says it has no interest getting involved in the Syrian civil war, it could fin... Mon, 06 May 2013 21:40:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2065198-israeli-airstrike-syria-aimed-iran.html 2013-05-06T21:40:36Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2066124-editor-arrested-report-claiming-voter-fraud.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A journalist for an Iranian news website says its editor has been arrested after reporting that there is an audiotape of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad discussing vote rigging in his disputed 2009 re-election. Ahmadinejad's office strongly denied last month's report on the Baztab website, and so far, no audiotape has surfaced. The presi... Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2066124-editor-arrested-report-claiming-voter-fraud.html 2013-05-06T15:00:41Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2063032-presidential-front-runners-iran.html The following are potential front-runners in Iran's June 14 presidential elections. The list of candidates will be announced later this month after vetting by Iran's ruling clerics: ALI AKBAR VELAYATI Top adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on international affairs. Velayati, 67, Served as foreign minister during the 1980-8... Sat, 04 May 2013 16:43:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2063032-presidential-front-runners-iran.html 2013-05-04T16:43:47Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2058670-iran-detains-senior-diplomat-unknown-reasons.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's foreign minister says authorities have detained a veteran Iranian diplomat, but describes the incident as a potential "misunderstanding." No other details were given in Thursday's report by the semi-official ISNA news agency. It also remains unclear why authorities targeted the liberal-minded diplomat, Bagher Asadi, and whether ... Thu, 02 May 2013 16:03:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2058670-iran-detains-senior-diplomat-unknown-reasons.html 2013-05-02T16:03:08Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2051596-israel-iran-crossed-nuclear-red-line.html JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's prime minister on Monday said that Iran is steadily edging closer to nuclear weapons capability but has not yet reached the "red line" he drew in a speech to the United Nations last fall. Benjamin Netanyahu delivered his assessment as Israel took delivery of the fifth of six advanced submarines it has ordered from Germany. The "D... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:30:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2051596-israel-iran-crossed-nuclear-red-line.html 2013-04-29T18:30:18Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2049524-egypt-delegation-talks-syria-with-iranian-leaders.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's state TV is reporting an Egyptian presidential delegation has discussed the Syrian crisis with the leaders of Iran, the key regional ally of Syria's President Bashar Assad. The report said Egyptian presidential adviser for foreign affairs Essam Haddad met Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who called for a quick settlement o... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:04:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2049524-egypt-delegation-talks-syria-with-iranian-leaders.html 2013-04-28T11:04:45Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2039268-irans-leader-accused-manipulating-public-views.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's armed forces joint chief of staff is accusing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of trying to manipulate public opinion. It is the latest exchange of harsh rhetoric between outgoing Ahmadinejad and his conservative opponents ahead of the June election. The conservative Khabaronline news website on Tuesday quoted Gen. Hasan Firouzabad... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:56:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2039268-irans-leader-accused-manipulating-public-views.html 2013-04-23T15:56:03Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2036154-israel-praises-azerbaijans-stand-iran-crisis.html JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's president on Monday praised Azerbaijan for playing a key role in countering Iran's influence in the Middle East as the Muslim country's foreign minister visited the Jewish state for the first time. The visit by Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov comes amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran. Israel believes Iran is quickly a... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:55:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2036154-israel-praises-azerbaijans-stand-iran-crisis.html 2013-04-22T15:55:04Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2028818-irans-president-holds-rare-massive-rally.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad thanked government workers in a massive rally that was seen as a show of his power ahead of the June presidential election. The official IRNA news agency reported that an estimated 70,000 people attended the rare gathering on Thursday, which was held in a football stadium. Opponents of Ahmadinejad h... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:18:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2028818-irans-president-holds-rare-massive-rally.html 2013-04-18T17:18:29Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2027458-irans-president-slams-foreign-presence-gulf.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The Iranian president on Thursday slammed the West for its naval presence in the Persian Gulf while the country's army commanders warned archenemy Israel against any military strikes on Iran. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said "foreign presence" was the source of insecurity in the Gulf and the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:20:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2027458-irans-president-slams-foreign-presence-gulf.html 2013-04-18T11:20:14Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2025756-iran-condemns-boston-blast-criticizes-us-policy.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's top leader on Wednesday condemned the twin bombing attacks in Boston, yet chided the U.S. for employing a double standard when it comes to drone attacks that kill innocent civilians. "The Islamic Republic of Iran, which follows the logic of Islam, is opposed to any bombings and killings of innocent people no matter if it is in B... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:20:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2025756-iran-condemns-boston-blast-criticizes-us-policy.html 2013-04-17T16:20:39Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2020886-irans-reformists-stake-long-shot-hopes-khatami.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — It's difficult to measure how much lifeblood is left in Iran's pro-reform factions after four years of punishment. Its leaders are incommunicado under house arrest. Street protests after a hotly disputed presidential election are just a memory, and the public mood is far more preoccupied these days about the country's sanctions-stifled economy. ... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:08:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2020886-irans-reformists-stake-long-shot-hopes-khatami.html 2013-04-15T18:08:48Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2019846-iran-registration-municipal-elections.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's state radio says candidates can begin to register for municipal council elections scheduled for June. The councils have little power. But unlike in parliamentary and presidential contests, the candidates are not vetted by a clerically dominated constitutional watchdog group and are considered an indicator of political trends. ... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:26:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2019846-iran-registration-municipal-elections.html 2013-04-15T07:26:56Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2012794-iran-candidate-vows-constructive-diplomacy.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's former nuclear negotiator, now a candidate in Iran's presidential election, pledged Thursday to improve rocky relations with the West if he is elected. Hasan Rohani is considered a leading candidate in the June election because of his centrist views and close ties to Iran's ruling clerics. A top supporter said he favors negotiat... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:25:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2012794-iran-candidate-vows-constructive-diplomacy.html 2013-04-11T12:25:59Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2003616-lawmaker-iran-will-halt-nuclear-program.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A top Iranian lawmaker declared Sunday that Iran will never halt its nuclear development program, a day after the latest round of international talks failed to reach agreement on the issue. Alaeddin Boroujerdi said the talks were "considered effective and a step forward," but he added, "the Islamic Republic of Iran will never stop uran... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:16:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2003616-lawmaker-iran-will-halt-nuclear-program.html 2013-04-07T15:16:51Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1981586-ahmadinejad-roadshow-pitching-political-heir.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — During a celebration last week to mark the Persian new year, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad did something quietly remarkable: He stood modestly to the side and let his favored aide have the spotlight. The gesture was far more than just a rare demure moment from the normally grandstanding leader. It was more carefully scripted stagecraft... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:51:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1981586-ahmadinejad-roadshow-pitching-political-heir.html 2013-03-27T12:51:40Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1965092-iran-releases-centrist-ex-presidents-daughter.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A lawyer for the daughter of influential Iranian ex-president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani says she has been freed from jail after serving a six-month sentence on charges of making propaganda against the ruling system. Faezeh Hashemi was freed from Evin prison Tuesday morning, her lawyer Gholam Ali Riyahi said. His comments were reported b... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:14:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/1965092-iran-releases-centrist-ex-presidents-daughter.html 2013-03-19T16:14:08Z