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Inauguration of Iran's new president kicks off in Tehran
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- 05 August, 2021
- 13:13
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The inauguration of Iran's new president Ibrahim Raisi started at the country's parliament on Thursday, Report informs, citing TASS.
The swearing-in ceremony is taking place in the presence of the heads of the legislative and judicial powers and high-ranking officials and military. Iran's state-run television airs the ceremony.
The inauguration involves nearly 115 representatives from more than 70 countries. Raisi won the July 18 elections by garnering 17.9 million votes (almost 62%) at the 48.8% turnout.
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