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A rogue theocracy ruled by a controversial president? Or a ancient civilisation keen to be part of the nuclear age?

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5 Min: Iran »

Iranian election poster: Reuters

Iran votes as reformists banned  »

As 44m Iranians prepare to cast their votes in Friday's parliamentary elections, the country's supreme leader has warned voters not to support candidates backed by Western 'enemies'.


US and Russia urge nuclear ban  »

Former cold war foes Russia and the US have published a joint declaration calling on all countries to destroy medium-range nuclear-capable missiles.

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