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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240627) -- TEHRAN, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Presidential candidate Alireza Zakani is seen during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 26, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240627) -- TEHRAN, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Presidential candidate Alireza Zakani is seen during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 26, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240627) -- TEHRAN, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Presidential candidate Alireza Zakani is seen during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 26, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240627) -- TEHRAN, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Presidential candidate Alireza Zakani is seen during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 26, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Presidential Candidate Saeed Jalili Campaigns - Tehran

People attend an election campaign of presidential candidate Saeed Jalili in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Candidate Saeed Jalili Campaigns - Tehran

A child is pictured during an election campaign of presidential candidate Saeed Jalili in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Candidate Saeed Jalili Campaigns - Tehran

People attend an election campaign of presidential candidate Saeed Jalili in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Candidate Saeed Jalili Campaigns - Tehran

Presidential candidate Saeed Jalili speaks during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Candidate Saeed Jalili Campaigns - Tehran

Presidential candidate Saeed Jalili speaks during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Candidate Saeed Jalili Campaigns - Tehran

Presidential candidate Saeed Jalili speaks during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240625) -- TEHRAN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People attend an election campaign of presidential candidate Saeed Jalili in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240625) -- TEHRAN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Presidential candidate Saeed Jalili speaks during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240625) -- TEHRAN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Presidential candidate Saeed Jalili speaks during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240625) -- TEHRAN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Presidential candidate Saeed Jalili speaks during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240625) -- TEHRAN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People attend an election campaign of presidential candidate Saeed Jalili in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240625) -- TEHRAN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A child is pictured during an election campaign of presidential candidate Saeed Jalili in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240625) -- TEHRAN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Presidential candidate Saeed Jalili speaks during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240625) -- TEHRAN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Presidential candidate Saeed Jalili speaks during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240625) -- TEHRAN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child is pictured during an election campaign of presidential candidate Saeed Jalili in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240625) -- TEHRAN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend an election campaign of presidential candidate Saeed Jalili in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240625) -- TEHRAN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend an election campaign of presidential candidate Saeed Jalili in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240625) -- TEHRAN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Presidential candidate Saeed Jalili speaks during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 28. The candidates for the upcoming election include Alireza Zakani, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGNS

(240624) -- TEHRAN, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Presidential candidate Mostafa Pourmohammadi attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the country's early presidential election scheduled for June 28. The final nominees are Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Alireza Zakani, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGNS

(240624) -- TEHRAN, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian is pictured during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the country's early presidential election scheduled for June 28. The final nominees are Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Alireza Zakani, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGNS

(240624) -- TEHRAN, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf speaks during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the country's early presidential election scheduled for June 28. The final nominees are Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Alireza Zakani, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGNS

(240624) -- TEHRAN, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf speaks during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the country's early presidential election scheduled for June 28. The final nominees are Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Alireza Zakani, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGNS

(240624) -- TEHRAN, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Presidential candidate Mostafa Pourmohammadi attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the country's early presidential election scheduled for June 28. The final nominees are Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Alireza Zakani, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGNS

(240624) -- TEHRAN, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian gestures during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the country's early presidential election scheduled for June 28. The final nominees are Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Alireza Zakani, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGNS

(240624) -- TEHRAN, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf speaks during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the country's early presidential election scheduled for June 28. The final nominees are Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Alireza Zakani, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGNS

(240624) -- TEHRAN, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian is pictured during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the country's early presidential election scheduled for June 28. The final nominees are Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Alireza Zakani, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGNS

(240624) -- TEHRAN, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Presidential candidate Mostafa Pourmohammadi attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the country's early presidential election scheduled for June 28. The final nominees are Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Alireza Zakani, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGNS

(240624) -- TEHRAN, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian gestures during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the country's early presidential election scheduled for June 28. The final nominees are Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Alireza Zakani, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGNS

(240624) -- TEHRAN, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Presidential candidate Mostafa Pourmohammadi attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the country's early presidential election scheduled for June 28. The final nominees are Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Alireza Zakani, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGNS

(240624) -- TEHRAN, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf speaks during an election campaign in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2024. Iran has recently announced the names of six qualified candidates for the country's early presidential election scheduled for June 28. The final nominees are Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Alireza Zakani, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Files - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

File photo dated October 10, 2006 of (L-R) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad(L) delivers a speech under the watchful eyes of Hassan Khomeini(C-L), Hashemi Rafsanjani(C-R) and the late founder of the Islamic republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (R), as Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, listens on during a meeting of the country's top officials with the latter in Tehran. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-GROUP C-PALESTINE VS UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

(240119) -- DOHA, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Shihab Qumbor (R) of Palestine vies with Khalid Al Hashemi of United Arab Emirates during the Group C match at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

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Municipalities' role in hosting sports events evident in Hangzhou Asian Games: Iranian official

STORY: Municipalities' role in hosting sports events evident in Hangzhou Asian Games: Iranian official SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the honoring ceremony STORYLINE: A senior Iranian sports official was impressed by the fact that municipalities shoulder the responsibility to host large scale sports competition in China. Secretary-General of Iran's National Olympic Committee (NOC) Seyed Manaf Hashemi said on Monday that the Hangzhou Asian Games very well demonstrated the role of municipalities and the urban management sector in hosting sports events. Hashemi said an interesting fact that attracted his attention during the Hangzhou Asian Games was that municipalities and mayors were the real hosts of the competitions as they shouldered the main responsibilities and made considerable efforts to hold the event. Hashemi made the remarks at a ceremony here to honor the Iranian medalists of the Hangzhou Asian Games.

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(SP)IRAN-TEHRAN-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-INTERVIEW

(230914) -- TEHRAN, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Secretary-General of Iran's National Olympic Committee (NOC) Seyed Manaf Hashemi speaks during an event held at the Chinese Embassy to promote the cultural heritage and tourism of China's eastern Zhejiang Province in the run-up to the Hangzhou Asian Games, in Tehran, capital of Iran, Sept. 11, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Iranian official speaks highly of Hangzhou Asian Games" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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(SP)IRAN-TEHRAN-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-INTERVIEW

(230914) -- TEHRAN, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Secretary-General of Iran's National Olympic Committee (NOC) Seyed Manaf Hashemi speaks during an event held at the Chinese Embassy to promote the cultural heritage and tourism of China's eastern Zhejiang Province in the run-up to the Hangzhou Asian Games, in Tehran, capital of Iran, Sept. 11, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Iranian official speaks highly of Hangzhou Asian Games" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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(SP)IRAN-TEHRAN-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-INTERVIEW

(230914) -- TEHRAN, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Secretary-General of Iran's National Olympic Committee (NOC) Seyed Manaf Hashemi (2nd R, front) attends an event held at the Chinese Embassy to promote the cultural heritage and tourism of China's eastern Zhejiang Province in the run-up to the Hangzhou Asian Games, in Tehran, capital of Iran, Sept. 11, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Iranian official speaks highly of Hangzhou Asian Games" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run held in Tehran

STORY: Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run held in Tehran DATELINE: May 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run in Tehran STORYLINE: The Iranian capital Tehran on Thursday hosted the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run. The event was held in the presence of Chinese Ambassador to Iran Chang Hua, officials of the Iranian Ministry of Sport and Youth, Secretary-General of Iran's National Olympic Committee (NOC) Manaf Hashemi, and representatives of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (HAGOC). A total of 200 children took part in the event, during which they performed kata movements and ran a short distance together. Following the run, all the participants received medals and certificates for having taken part in the event, which was held to mark the upcoming Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8. Chinese Ambassador Chang Hua said the fun run event, which has been held in many Asian cou

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20 years after U.S. invasion, tragedy of Haditha massacre not forgotten by Iraqis

STORY: 20 years after U.S. invasion, tragedy of Haditha massacre not forgotten by Iraqis DATELINE: March 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:10:31 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DONG YALEI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KHALID SALMAN RASIF, Local resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): KHALID SALMAN RASIF, Local resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): KHALID SALMAN RASIF, Local resident 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): KHALID SALMAN RASIF, Local resident 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Arabic): KHALID SALMAN RASIF, Local resident 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Arabic): KHALID SALMAN RASIF, Local resident 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Arabic): KHALID SALMAN RASIF, Local resident 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Arabic): JAMIL AYADA, Local resident 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Arabic): ADEL RAFIE AL-HASHEMI, Local resident 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (Arabic): KHALID SALMAN RASIF, Local resident 12. SOUNDBITE 11 (Arabic): JAMIL AYADA, Local resident STORYLINE: Twenty years after the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the residents of Haditha city still tingle with great pain an

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Iranians mourn former President Rafsanjani

TEHRAN, Iran, Jan. 10 Kyodo - People offer prayers for Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on a street in Tehran on Jan. 10, 2017, as the state funeral is held for the former Iranian president, who died on Jan. 8 at the age of 82.

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Fugitive leader urges Iraqi PM to immediately step down

ISTANBUL, Turkey - Former Iraqi Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi speaks during an interview with Kyodo News on June 26, 2014, in Istanbul, Turkey. He urged Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to step down immediately, blaming the government for sectarian policies that have fueled the Sunni insurgency in the country.

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Iran presidential aide offers conditions for dialogue with U.S.

TOKYO, Japan - Mojtaba Samareh-Hashemi, a top adviser to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News at the Iranian Embassy on Jan. 24. Samareh-Hashemi offered a set of conditions for realizing direct dialogue with the United States.

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Tunisian health expert warns of possibility of new wave of COVID-19

STORY: Tunisian health expert warns of possibility of new wave of COVID-19 DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. Various of vaccination site 2. Various of a hospital for COVID-19 patients 3. Various of the view of streets in Tunis STORYLINE: Hashemi Al-Wazir, Director of the Pasteur Institute in Tunisia, said on Tuesday that the confirmed cases of the COVID-19 in several regions in the country are rising recently, adding the possibility of a new wave of the pandemic cannot be ruled out. As a member of the country's scientific committee for fighting COVID-19, Al-Wazir told local media that many people have been vaccinated for more than 6 months, and the protective effect of the vaccine is waning. He stressed that the number of daily confirmed cases in some areas, including in the capital Tunis, is on a constant rise. Although Tunisia has lifted its epidemic prevention and control measures, the medical expert advised people to wear masks in enclosed spaces.

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Iran presidential aide offers conditions for dialogue with U.S.

TOKYO, Japan - Mojtaba Samareh-Hashemi, a top adviser to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News at the Iranian Embassy on Jan. 24. Samareh-Hashemi offered a set of conditions for realizing direct dialogue with the United States. (Kyodo)

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Iranians mourn for former President Rafsanjani

A woman holds up a poster of Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani in Tehran on Jan. 10, 2017, the day of the state funeral for the former Iranian president, who died on Jan. 8 at the age of 82. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Iran mourns former President Rafsanjani

Clergymen mourn the death of former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani in Tehran on Jan. 9, 2017, when his coffin was shown to the public at a Muslim facility. Rafsanjani, a leading figure after the country's 1979 revolution who was known as a political pragmatist, died the previous day at 82. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Iran mourns former President Rafsanjani

A man mourns the death of former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani in Tehran on Jan. 9, 2017, when his coffin was shown to the public at a Muslim facility. Rafsanjani, a leading figure after the country's 1979 revolution who was known as a political pragmatist, died the previous day at 82. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo