Zitat:Masoud Pezeshkian elected as Iran's new president

Pezeshkian won the election race by securing 16.384.403 of the votes while Saeed Jalili, his rival, managed to secure 13.538.179 of the votes, according to an announcement made by Mohsen Eslami, spokesperson for Iran's election headquarters.

Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili were the two candidates who secured the most votes in the snap presidential election on June 28.

Zitat:Iranian reformist wins presidency, beating a prominent hardliner
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Turnout on Friday stood at 50 percent, just slightly higher than last week’s historic low of 40 percent.

Pezeshkian, who was little-known outside Iran before the presidential campaign, was the sole reformist approved to run. He netted 16.3 million votes, according to the country’s election headquarters, almost 3 million more than Jalili, his nearest rival, who trailed behind with about 13.5 million. The snap election was triggered by the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a May helicopter crash.

The victory for Pezeshkian delivers a significant defeat to Iran’s ultraconservative party at a critical time for the country as it faces heightened regional tensions and a standoff with the West over its nuclear program.

Conservatives dominated the ballot in the initial snap election and endorsed Jalili once the vote went to a runoff, making him the favorite to win Friday, according to some analysts. But Pezeshkian appears to have mobilized broader support, appealing to moderate conservatives and generating higher turnout within his base.
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While campaigning for president, he advocated limited social and economic reforms and engagement with the United States over Iran’s nuclear program to lift sanctions that have crippled the economy. Pezeshkian’s supporters cite his heritage as an Azeri, one of Iran’s ethnic minorities, as one of the reasons they say he can act as a unifying force in the country.

“I will do everything possible to look at those who were not seen by the powerful and whose voices are not heard. We will make poverty, discrimination, war, lies and corruption disappear from this country,” he said during a campaign rally this week.

He pledged to bridge what he described as the “gap” in Iran between the people and the government.

Pezeshkian’s victory shows he was able to expand his base of support, pulling from both the reformist and conservative ranks, said Mehrzad Boroujerdi, an Iran analyst and dean at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

But once in office, Iran’s conservatives might frustrate the plans Pezeshkian set out during his campaign.

“The conservatives will try to create obstacles from day one,” Boroujerdi said. “He won’t have much of a honeymoon. … They will apply the brakes to whatever Pezeshkian will try to do.”

Zitat:Private sector to build 11,000MW of renewable power plants in Iran
August 14, 2024 - 13:35
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Putting the country’s current electricity generation capacity at 93,000 MW, Mehrabian said that based on the seventh National Development Plan, Iran’s power generation capacity is expected to be increased to 123,000 MW within the next five years.

“In the last three years, Iran's electricity generation has grown by 45.7 terawatt hours, and this production growth has made Iran the seventh biggest electricity producer in the world,” he noted
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In late July, SATBA Head Mahmoud Kamani said 600 renewable power plants with a total capacity of 13,500 MW are under construction across the country and with these power plants going operational the share of renewables in Iran’s power generation will reach 15 percent.

“We hope that by implementing these power plants, the share of renewable energies in Iran's electricity production will increase to more than 15 percent in the next two years,” Kamani said.

Zitat:Iran finishes 2nd in RobotChallenge 2024
August 13, 2024 - 15:26

TEHRAN – Iranian students aged 7-17 won second place among 31 countries in the RobotChallenge 2024 which was held from August 9 to 11 in Beijing, China.

Over 5,000 contestants participated in the competition. China and Romania ranked first and third respectively, IRNA reported.

A total of 16 groups, each made up of 3 students, represented Iran in the robotics competition. The Iranian team competed in RoboSumo, Soccer, Innovation, Robot Rugby, and Technical Report leagues.

For the second year in a row, the Iranian team managed to claim second place in the Technical Report. Two U12 Iranian teams won silver and bronze medals in the innovation league; China ranked first.

(14.08.2024, 22:30)PKr schrieb: Der Erfolg der iranischen Teams bei der Robo-Olympiade zeigt m.E., daß die Regierung des Landes das Potential solcher Wettbewerbe erkannt hat, um die Jugend des Landes für MINT-Fächer zu begeistern. Und solche Wettbewerbe helfen wahrscheinlich auch, die Akzeptanz der Regierung bei der Jugend zu steigern.

Zitat:Allerdings werden die Prioritäten wohl nicht immer so weitsichtig gesetzt: Die Wasserreserven des Landes werden stark überstrapaziert (-Link-). Das dürfte in Zukunft soziale Konflikte deutlich verschärfen.

Zitat:Pezeshkian calls for national consensus as parliament begins debating cabinet lineup
Saturday, 17 August 2024 8:23 AM

Iran’s Parliament has officially started reviewing the qualifications of proposed ministers in the new administration, with President Masoud Pezeshkian underscoring the importance of maintaining unity and cohesion among the three branches of government to resolve the country’s problems.

In an open session of the Parliament on Saturday, Pezeshkian threw his weight behind his 19 ministerial picks and called for amicable solutions to address the national and international challenges instead of resorting to harsh measures.

He highlighted the loyalty and faithfulness of the Iranian nation, stressing that honesty and transparency of the government would strengthen bonds between the two sides.

“The cabinet that was introduced to the parliament today is the government of national unity; the government of national unity is a government that considers itself the government of all Iranian people. The national unity government is obligated to secure the citizenship rights of all Iranians and is committed to the prioritization of national interests over any other interest,” Pezeshkian said.

Calling for joint and coordinated measures by the three branches of government to fulfill the people’s demands, the Iranian president said, “If the voices of the public are not heard in time, there will be growing frustration and disappointment, which would result in the loss of hope and the destruction of capitals.”

Pointing to various challenges facing the country, Pezeshkian said the Islamic Republic is suffering “imbalances” in the economic, societal, environmental, educational and cultural fields but, “Our people showed that they love their country, and if effective procedure is pursued to solve the problems, they will turn out with all their strength.”

The president underlined the significance of policy- and decision-making based on a scientific approach, as well as solving problems in light of collective wisdom instead of relying on personal opinions and tastes.

Pezeshkian also emphasized his resolve to fight against corruption and respect freedom of speech as well as criticism and national dialogue.

He termed US sanctions as the main threat to the Iranian nation and called for “togetherness” among the public to address the issue.

“Economy is the cornerstone of the country’s problems, but dissociating the economy from other areas and reducing it to conventional economic issues is a big mistake. Today, simultaneous reforms in international relations and internal reforms are the only way out of the current situation,” Pezeshkian said.

“This can only be achieved with an integrated view of domestic and foreign, economic and political issues and an integrated view and common understanding of the current issues in the country, which demands the cooperation and empathy of the three branches,” he added.

Pezeshkian will have two and half hours to defend his cabinet at Parliament and then, five opponents and five supporters of the proposed ministers will deliver a speech during the session.
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Zitat:Iranian Students Stand 1st in 2024 IOAA
Tuesday, 27 August 2024 16:23

Iranian students snatched 5 gold medals in the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) and stood first in the world.

Iran Press/ America: Hannaneh Khorram-Dashti, Arvin Rasoulzadeh, Mohammad-Mahdi Keshavarzi, Ariya Fateh-Kerdari, and Ali Naderi, respectively one girl and 4 boys, won the gold medals for Iran.

The contest was held in Brazil, from August 17 to 27, where more than 250 students from 57 countries participated.

Zitat:Leader Says Negotiation with Enemies Not Closed
Tuesday, 27 August 2024 17:38 [ Last Update: Tuesday, 27 August 2024 21:41 ]

The remarks by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in his meeting with the Iranian 14th administration's cabinet indicated his promotive attitude toward having relations with enemies.

Iran Press/ Commentary: Receiving the cabinet members on Tuesday, Ayatollah Khamenei discussed a series of his demands with them, including those put in the category of the foreign policy of the country and making relations with enemies.

Stressing that the administration should not wait for the approval of the enemies in the foreign policy arena, Ayatollah Khamenei told President Masoud Pezeshkian and his team: "This reality was also evident in the remarks of the President and the statements of the Foreign Minister a few days ago. Of course, this does not mean that we cannot interact with the same enemy in certain situations. There is no harm in that, but do not place your hopes in them. Do not trust the enemy.”
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The Leader of the Islamic Revolution warns the administration about the enemy's tricks, but he emphasizes that the way to negotiate with the very enemy is not closed in case the enemy fulfills respect for Iran.

(17.08.2024, 12:03)Quintus Fabius schrieb: ....

Der Iran könnte meiner Meinung nach die von mir beschriebene Technologie sehr leicht innerhalb einer Dekade umsetzen, im ganz großen Stil. Aber wie in vielen anderen Ländern auch ist man halt zu strukturkonservativ dafür und darüber hinaus ja auch noch mit eigenen fossilen Energieträgern "gesegnet" an denen entsprechende Firmen, Profite und der Reichtum von Anteilen der Eliten hängen.

Die Idee, dass der Iran ein Vorreiter in Sachen grüner Wasserstoff und Solarthermie sein könnte, reizt mich als theoretisches Gedankenspiel schon länger, gerade weil die Voraussetzungen hier so ideal sind - extrem heiße staubtrockene Wüsten und endlos viel Sonnenschein, lange Küsten, und allerlei Probleme mit Energie- und Wasserversorgung die eigentlich dringend gelöst werden müssten.

(28.08.2024, 14:17)Kongo Erich schrieb: Der Iran hat - wie alle anderen Staaten mit Aridem Klima (von lateinisch aridus: trocken, dürr) – auch Trocken- oder Wüstenklima – nahezu unbegrenzte Ressourcen für Solaranlagen jeglicher Art.

Zitat:Iran president names female vice-president
22 August 2024 20:13
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Shina Ansari as vice president.

Moreover, she was also appointed as the head of the Environment Department, Caliber.Az reports, citing Iranian media.

Iran’s parliament gave a "vote of confidence” to President Masoud Pezeshkian's proposed ministers on August 21, officially establishing his government.
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Zitat:IANS | 28 Aug 2024 6:14 PM
Iran gets first woman as government spokesperson

Tehran: In another first, a woman will be the public face of the new Iranian government with Fatemeh Mohajerani being appointed the government spokesperson of Masoud Pezeshkian regime. The appointment was made by President Pezeshkian in a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Iranian media reported.

Mohajerani, 54, is a Doctor of Business Administration from Edinburgh and has earlier served as the head of the Technical and Vocational Training University of Shariati (for women) in the 11th government.
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Zitat:Shia-majority Iran appoints first Sunni Vice President for Rural Development

In a historic move, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday named Abdolkarim Hosseinzadeh, a politician from the Sunni minority, as vice president for rural development, state media reported. This appointment marks a rare instance of Sunni representation in a top government role within a predominantly Shia country.

“By decree, the president designated Abdolkarim Hosseinzadeh to the post of vice president in charge of rural development and disadvantaged areas of the country because of his valuable experience,” stated the presidential website.
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Zitat:Iran plant Massenabschiebungen von afghanischen Geflüchteten

Aktualisiert am 7. September 2024, 11:42 Uhr
Quelle: ZEIT ONLINE, dpa, mmh

Die iranische Regierung hat eine schnelle Massenabschiebung von afghanischen Geflüchteten ohne legalen Aufenthaltsstatus angekündigt. "Die Präsenz von illegalen Flüchtlingen im Land hat nicht nur soziale Schäden angerichtet, sondern sie nehmen den Einheimischen auch die Jobs weg", sagte Innenminister Eskandar Momeni nach einem Bericht des Staatssenders Irib. Daher sei geplant, "illegale Flüchtlinge" umgehend auszuweisen. Wie iranische Medien berichten, sollen die Abschiebungen bis Ende des persischen Jahres (20. März 2025) beendet sein.
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In den vergangenen Monaten hatte es im Iran kontroverse innenpolitische Debatten über die hohe Zahl der afghanischen Geflüchteten gegeben. Sie sind für Arbeitgebende billigere Arbeitskräfte ohne Versicherungs- und Steuerpflicht. In Teheran arbeiten viele afghanische Geflüchtete im Niedriglohnsektor, etwa auf Baustellen. Die neue Regierung von Präsident Massud Peseschkian will mit der Massenausweisung auch mehr Arbeitsplätze für Iranerinnen und Iraner schaffen.
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Die 945 Kilometer lange Grenze zwischen den beiden Ländern erschwert es, illegale Grenzübertritte zu verhindern. Aus diesem Grund könnten viele Afghanen auch nach einer Abschiebung jederzeit wieder in den Iran zurückzukehren.

Zitat:Pezeshkian becomes first Iranian president to visit Iraqi Kurdistan with stops at Erbil, Sulaimaniyah

Pezeshkian's visit to Iraq comes at a time of heightened regional tensions, particularly as Israel continues its war on Gaza, southern Lebanon, and Yemen.
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Pezeshkian's first meeting in Erbil took place at the Kurdistan Regional Presidency, where he was greeted by Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani at Erbil International Airport. The two leaders, joined by Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and other senior officials, discussed strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties.
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Pezeshkian's tour will conclude with visits to southern Iraq, where he is expected to stop in the province of Basra, as well as the two holy cities of Najaf and Karbala. These sites hold deep religious and cultural significance for Iran, and Pezeshkian’s pilgrimage to the holy cities is likely to underscore the deep ties between the two countries' Shia populations.
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Zitat:Iran and Iraq sign 14 Memoranda of Understanding

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Masoud Pezeshkian, at the Governmental Palace in Baghdad.
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During the meeting, Prime Minister Al-Sudani welcomed President Pezeshkian, noting that this was his first official foreign visit since taking office.

The two leaders signed 14 memorandums of understanding in various fields:

Joint Memorandum of Understanding on Training Cooperation.
Joint Memorandum of Understanding on Iraqi-Iranian Youth and Sports Cooperation.
Joint Memorandum of Understanding on Iraqi-Iranian Cultural, Artistic, and Archaeological Exchange.
Joint Memorandum of Understanding on Educational Cooperation.
Joint Memorandum of Understanding on Iraqi-Iranian Media Cooperation.
Joint Memorandum of Understanding on Telecommunications Cooperation.
Joint Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Religious Tourism.
Joint Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Iraqi-Iranian Free Trade Zones.
Joint Memorandum of Understanding on Iraqi-Iranian Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperation.
Joint Memorandum of Understanding on Postal Cooperation.
Joint Memorandum of Understanding on Social Protection Cooperation.
Joint Memorandum of Understanding on Professional and Vocational Training.
Joint Memorandum of Understanding on Skilled Workforce Development Cooperation between Iraq and Iran.
Joint Memorandum of Understanding on Iraqi-Iranian Chamber of Commerce Cooperation.
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