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Masoud Pezeshkian proposes cabinet that balances reformist instincts with need to keep hardliners on board

Masoud Pezeshkian and his supporters say measures will be tough to enforce as hardline parliament pushes for approval

After a record low turnout, the second round will offer a stark choice in a country beset by economic malaise

Presidential race between reformist and hardliner to be decided by silent majority who boycotted first round

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s official backing for election winner opens way for formation of new government

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tries to balance domestic expectations with risk of escalating regional conflict

With Hamas and Hizbollah humbled, Yemen’s Houthi militants style themselves as the final bastion of anti-Israel resistance

Iraq is caught in the conflict between Washington and Tehran, with the Trump administration insisting that the next government disarm powerful Iran-backed militias.

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael prepare to continue coalition after support for opposition Sinn Féin drops

Government has room to offer generous pre-election budget but warns era of bumper tax receipts may be waning