News stories by Analysis by Farideh Farhi*, page 2

Four days after Iran's Jun. 12 election, the country remains in a state of shock and turmoil, attempting to come to grips with what happened.

With the official registration period for candidates over on May 9, the race for Iran’s presidency is entering its final stretch.

Despite recent overtures and the establishment of areas of common interest, Iran’s nuclear programme remains central to its goals in dealing with the U.S.

'We are not satisfied with [U.S. President Barack] Obama's actions since they have not been in line with claims of change - although we are not without hope either.'