Iran’s theocratic regime is paving the way for a hardliner, who is linked to mass executions and human rights abuses, to become the country’s next president -- as dissidents cry foul over what they see as a rigged election, and are calling for mass boycotts.



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Iran hardliner linked to mass executions likely to become next president, as regime excludes opponents

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iranian short film 'Daily Massacre in Tehran' directed by Hessam Hamidi will be screened at Odense International Film Festival in Denmark.

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'Daily Massacre in Tehran' goes to Odense Intl. FilmFest.

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iran is to host the 6th World Taekwondo Federation President's Cup and the 12th Asian Club Taekwondo Cup.

Iran to host WTF President's Cup, Asian Club Taekwondo Cup

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team will play Esteghlal in Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals.

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Persepolis to meet Esteghlal in Hazfi Cup quarters

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – The ISIL terrorist group claimed responsibility for yesterday's bombings in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, in which several people were killed and wounded.

ISIL claims responsibility for Saturday's Kabul blasts

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian envoy to Kenya said that efforts are underway to develop the market and an innovation and technology center for Iranian knowledge-based companies in Kenya and Africa.

Iranian knowledge-based firms to develop activity in Kenya

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Referring to the  Iran-Russia meeting in Vienna, the Russian Permanent Representative to the International Organizations described the bilateral consultation with the Iranian delegation as warm and constructive.

Iran-Russia talks in Vienna as always constructive: envoy

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Hailing the role of Resistance in preventing the spread of terrorism and foreign infiltration in the region, the Iranian presidential candidate said he would continue supporting the Resistance Axis and the Muslim people.

Mehr-Alizadeh says would continue supporting Resistance

Iran says substantial progress has been made in talks with world powers to revive a landmark nuclear deal, but critical issues remain unresolved.

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