Polls have closed in Iran's snap presidential election and counting of votes has begun at thousands of polling stations across the country.

Representatives of three candidates of Iran's presidential election say people massively participate in safe and fair voting.

Iran's interim foreign minister says Canada claims to defend democracy but bans Iranian expatriates from casting votes in the presidential election.

The Iranian official overseeing electoral processes abroad hails that expatriates have been staging a “lively” participation in the country’s presidential election.

Iran has categorically censured as worthless the meddlesome US remarks about the country’s ongoing presidential election.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on Iranian voters to turn out at polling stations to determine the country's future and make the "best and most useful choice".  

Iranians have headed to the polls in a snap election following the unexpected passing of former President Ebrahim Raiesi in a helicopter crash.

As the Iranian nation braces for Friday’s snap presidential election, elaborate arrangements have been put in place both within the country and abroad to facilitate easy, hassle-free and secure polling.

Iranian presidential candidate Alireza Zakani has pulled out of the country's presidential race, becoming the second nominee to announce his withdrawal just a day before the election.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 2:00 GMT on June 27, 2024.