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Meet Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s New Leader Ready to Change the Nation’s Direction – 2024-07-09 07:22:09

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Masaoud Pezeshkian(Dok. drpezeshkian.ir)

MASOUD Pezeshkian, a politician and surgeon, has just been elected President of Iran. Widely known in Iran, Pezeshkian brings extensive experience in medicine and politics that make him a key figure in the government. Pezeshkian will replace President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash on May 19, 2024 along with seven others.

Masaoud Pezeshkian was elected president of Iran, he defeated his rival Saeed Jalili by pocketing 53.6 percent of the vote in the second round on July 6, 2024, while his rival Saeed Jaili pocketed 44.3 percent of the vote. So who is Masaoud Pezeshkian? Here is the profile of the elected president of Iran Masaoud Pezeshkian.

Masaoud Pezeshkian’s profile

Masaoud Pezeshkian is a 69-year-old heart surgeon born on September 29, 1954, in Mahabad in northwestern Iran. He serves as the Head of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. Pezeshkian entered politics for the first time as deputy health minister in 1997 following which he was appointed as health minister four years later under the leadership of President Mohammad Khatami.

Masaoud Pezeshkian’s campaign is backed by Iran’s reformist coalition, garnering support from senior politicians and former reformist ministers, including Javad Zarif, Iran’s former foreign minister under Hassan Rouhani. As a reformer in Iran’s conservative-dominated political scene, Pezeshkian is expected to bring regarding major changes in the economy and culture.

In the five televised presidential debates, Pezeshkian signaled that he would be more open to domestic and diplomatic relations with the international community, especially the West. He also vowed to carry out comprehensive reforms, facing major challenges, especially in dealing with the impact of international sanctions that have long affected Iran’s economy.

Masaoud Pezeshkian is also vocal in issues concerning women, such as the obligation to wear the hijab and expressed his opposition to the parliamentary draft law on the application of Islamic dress laws or regulations.

With the election of Masaoud Pezeshkian as president of Iran, he is expected to face the existing challenges and realize his progressive vision for Iran. The Iranian people are now looking forward to his leadership with new hope and optimism. (Z-7)

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Head of Latvian diplomacy: Russia will not stop, it can only be stopped

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

According to the minister, Russia has an imperialist ideology, so its threat will remain even if the president changes, Ukraine regains its territories, or Russia loses the war.

“Russia will not stop, Russia can only be stopped. The suspension of Russia in Ukraine does not mean that everything is over. It just means we’ll have to keep going. This is what is important for NATO: we will have to work on a long-term strategy to contain Russia”, K. Karinis added.

NATO must increase its capabilities and defense industry interoperability, which will allow standardization of various weapons systems and more ammunition and artillery sharing among allies, noted the head of diplomacy.

In his opinion, as soon as the war ends, Russia will begin to rebuild its military apparatus. First of all, a terrorist country will seek to provoke and create new difficulties on its border. Therefore, in K.Karinio’s opinion, NATO must prevent any future incidents with its determination and investments in defense.

“Russia is not only a problem for Ukraine, it will pose a danger to all of Europe even following the war in Ukraine. If Ukraine regains its territory, Russia will still pose a threat. This means that we have to adapt our thinking to a long-term perspective”, emphasized the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia.


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2024-07-09 06:50:15

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Bannon enters prison – Yucatán Diary

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — Longtime President Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon reported to a federal prison in Connecticut on Monday to serve a four-month sentence for contempt of court for failing to comply with a subpoena in the congressional investigation into the attack on the Capitol.

Bannon arrived at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, around noon and was officially placed into federal custody, the Bureau of Prisons said.

Speaking to reporters, Bannon called himself a “political prisoner,” said former President Donald Trump had given him “great support” and lashed out at Democrats, including Attorney General Merrick Garland.

“I’m proud to go to prison,” Bannon said, adding that he was taking on “Garland’s corrupt Justice Department.”

Shortly before arriving at the prison, a group of supporters — including Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene — gathered on the side of the road in front of the facility. They cheered and cheered as Greene and Bannon spoke at a news conference, waving flags and signs in support of Bannon.

Another group of protesters shouted “Lock him up!” and “Traitor!”

The crowd was disorderly and at times shouted “USA!”

A supporter of Democratic President Joe Biden yelled “Traitor!” at Bannon as Trump supporters tried to shout louder.

Police had to stop traffic to allow the van carrying Bannon to enter.

A judge allowed Bannon to remain free for nearly two years during his appeal but ordered him to report to prison yesterday following an appeals court upheld his contempt of Congress convictions.

The Supreme Court rejected his last appeal, which sought to avoid serving his sentence.

Another Trump aide, trade adviser Peter Navarro, was also convicted of contempt of Congress. He reported to prison in March to serve his four-month sentence.

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2024-07-09 06:44:53

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The second phase of the election in France, will President Macron be able to save the government? – World

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

Polling for the second phase of the presidential election is being held in France today. According to Pakistani time, the polling has started at one o’clock in the day. Polling will continue till 11 pm in small towns and till 1 am in big towns.

Marine Le Pen, head of the far-right National Rally party, won the first round. The possibility of their success in the second stage is strong, so the formation of the first far-right government in France following the Second World War is expected.

In the second phase too, the National Rally Party will win a large number of seats, but it is unlikely to get a clear majority. This might result in a hung parliament. Thus the government of President Emmanuel Macron will be weakened.

A hung parliament might be a major blow to France’s political system as it would weaken President Macron’s authority and force him to follow the will of parliament in key decisions. In such a situation, the political system may suffer a bit of a stalemate.

The Nationalist National Rally Party is skeptical regarding its commitment to the European Union. If she wins a majority, the pro-business and pro-EU French president will reluctantly go along with her.

The first phase of the elections in France was held last week. In the second phase, the left-wing and centrist political parties decided to come together on a platform to block the landslide victory of Marine Le Pen of the National Rally Party.