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  • Immunity for two key figures in the Iranian leadership:

    03/25/2026 4:16:33 AM PDT · by nuconvert · 88 replies
    BREAKING: Immunity for two key figures in the Iranian leadership: Iran regime's FM and Parliament Speaker get temporary immunity from the US and Israel, Channel 14's @bardugojacob reports. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf received temporary immunity from Israel and the United States, valid at least for the entire five days of negotiations underway with Tehran.
  • Tehran council defies gov’t pressure, chooses potential Ahmadinejad rival to be mayor

    05/09/2007 3:59:31 PM PDT · by jdm · 2 replies · 315+ views
    AP via Jordan Times ^ | May 10, 2007 | Unknown
    TEHRAN (AP) — The Tehran city council defied government pressure on Wednesday, re-electing a moderate-leaning mayor who is seen as a potential rival to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The government had been campaigning to keep Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf from being picked again as mayor of the capital city. But the city council vote appeared to indicate waning support for Ahmadinejad, especially in the city he used to lead. "Mr Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf once again was elected as Tehran mayor," state-radio reported, saying he received eight of the 15 council votes. Qalibaf's reelection would be seen here as a victory for "moderate...