The Syrian Foreign Ministry extends its appreciation to expatriates and refugees for their “massive participation” in the presidential election.

Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s foreign minister, announces he will not be running for president in the June 18 election, officially turning down a major appeal by the Reformist camp and potentially reshaping the race.

Iran’s Constitutional Council updates the requirements for individuals planning to register as candidates in presidential elections, in an effort to filter out large numbers of people who nominate with very basic or no qualifications.

As expected the bitterly contested US presidential election seems certain to be decided by the courts and not voters.

Iran summons the Swiss ambassador, whose country represents American interests in the Islamic Republic, to protest claims by US national security officials that Tehran is seeking to influence the 2020 presidential elections.