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Iran reports fifth coronavirus death, most outside Far East

Iran Saturday reported one more death among 10 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths in the Islamic republic to five -- the highest of any country outside the Far East. Since it emerged in December, the virus has killed 2,345 people in China, the epicentre of the...

Conservatives ahead as Iran poll results trickle in

Conservatives appeared to be in the lead as the first results of Iran's parliamentary election came in Saturday, amid expectations of a low turnout after the disqualification of many candidates. Friday's election came after months of steeply escalating tensions between Iran and its...

Revolutionary Guard candidates leading election in Tehran

A list of candidates affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guards is leading in a parliamentary election in Tehran, the Fars news agency reported on Saturday. According to state TV, Iran has started counting votes in its election. Hardline allies of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei...

Iranians pay tribute to 'martyr general' as they vote

In Iran, learning to be an anti-American soldier of the Islamic republic can start as early as 19 months of age -- at least for one family voting in Friday's general election. But Mannaan, a blond toddler perched on his grandfather's shoulders at a polling station in the historic...