Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has secured the necessary majority in Friday’s election, defeating his conservative rival, Ebrahim Raisi, according to the country’s Interior Minister, RT reports.
“It’s over, Rouhani is the winner,” the source said on condition of anonymity. Rouhani won 21.6 million votes in Friday’s hard-fought contest, compared to 14 million for Raisi, with 37 million votes counted, the source said, adding about four million more votes were still to be tallied.
“The actions of the Turkish security guards are outrageous, and I condemn them. They violate both American law and deeply-held American values. The Turkish security guards must be held accountable.
“And Congress is for protection of interests of US citizens. Accordingly, raise the issue with your Congressman, take steps so that clear statements are made, that respective decision condemning those steps was adopted. If there were Jews or Irish instead of Armenians, I’m sure, a week later serious sanctions would have been imposed.”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan personally ordered his security detail to attack the peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador’s residence in Washington DC. As seen in the footage, Erdogan watched how the protesting crowd was being heavily battered. Erdogan has been caught on tape by Voice of America, watching the incident.
The anti-terrorist unit of Istanbul’s law enforcement carried out six separate simultaneous raids in the city. According to the Turkish state-run Anadolu news agency, Istanbul police arrested five people and detained 12 foreigners suspected in having ties with the Islamic State.
“Baku refuses to implement these agreements, although their importance has been emphasized on numerous occasions, including during the recent trilateral meeting on April 28 of the foreign ministers of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan.”
“There is no Lavrov’s plan, it’s misinformation. Media war is taking place, you see what Azerbaijani FM says, he says that such option is possible. However, he is a liar, there was no any “peace for territories” formula any time. In 1992 I was a participant of negotiations, I don’t know when he was then, and there was no any discussion and it can’t be. “
According to polls, Hassan Rouhani and Ebrahim Raisi almost have equal chances to win. The candidates need to receive more than 50% of the votes to win. If no one receives the minimum required votes, second round will be held where the two leaders of the first round will compete.
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said if there is a demand they can discuss the Turkish side’s decision on banning the German lawmakers to visit Incirclik air base during the NATO summit, the Turkish Diken news agency reports.
