Iran

Middle East20 May 2017 09:45 GMT

Polling has ended in Iran's presidential elections, where current leader Hassan Rouhani is looking to extend his rule. At least 42 million people of the 56 million eligible electorate turned out to vote.

Middle East19 May 2017 13:43 GMT

Voters turned out in huge numbers for an election that pits two very different visions of Iran against each other; either one that adheres strictly to the principles of the Islamic revolution, or a more moderate, reformist Iran.

Middle East18 May 2017 11:21 GMT

Supreme leader denounces heated rhetoric and calls for high voter turnout as candidates hold last rallies ahead of poll.

Middle East18 May 2017 08:28 GMT

The administration of US President Donald Trump is extending sanctions relief for Iran that was granted under Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Middle East17 May 2017 05:31 GMT

Unemployment in Iran stands at about 13 percent, while nearly a third of young people have no job - and that has become a focal point in the election.

Middle East16 May 2017 08:16 GMT

Iranians are heading to the polls to chose their next president on May 19. It is the first election since the lifting of some of the sanctions imposed on the country over its nuclear programme.