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Iran Presidential Election

From Surgeon to President-elect: Masoud Pezeshkian’s Journey in Iranian Politics

06 Jul 2024

Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s newly elected president at 69, emphasized his commitment to reform within the Shiite theocracy while acknowledging the authority of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Following a historic low turnout in the June 28 election, Pezeshkian secured victory in the runoff against hardliner Saeed Jalili with 16.3 million...

Iran Presidential Elections: Iran Prepares For Run-Off Election Amidst Disillusionment And Economic Strain

03 Jul 2024

Iran is preparing for a run-off Presidential election, only its second since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, following a first-round voter turnout of just 39.9%. This low turnout, criticized by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over two decades ago, shows that many Iranians are disillusioned with their political system. The upcoming...

Iranian Presidential Election: Voters Divided Over Mandatory Hijab Issue

29 Jun 2024

Iranians cast their votes on Friday in a closely watched presidential election following the untimely death of President Ebrahim Raisi last month. With six candidates originally in the running, the election has highlighted deep societal divisions, particularly concerning the contentious issue of mandatory hijab laws. Among the candidates, Masoud Pezeshkian...

Iran Presidential Election: Consulate Sets Up Ballot Box In Hyderabad

29 Jun 2024

In a bid to facilitate voting for Iranians abroad, the consulate in Hyderabad has established a ballot box for eligible voters to participate in the fourteenth Iran presidential election. This comes following the tragic death of former President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month. Consul General Mahdi Shahrokhi,...