Iran to hold second round of presidential elections
Kyiv • UNN
Iran held a second round of presidential elections between reformist Massoud Peseshkian and ultra-conservative Saeed Jalili after the first round failed to produce a winner.
Today, Iran will hold a second round of presidential elections between reformist Massoud Paezeshkian and ultra-conservative Saeed Jalili. This is reported by Agence France-Presse, UNN reports.
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Today, Iran will hold a second round of presidential elections in which reformist Massoud Peseshkian and ultra-conservative Saeed Jalili will compete. After the first round of elections, Pezeshkian won 42% of the vote, while Jalili received 38.6%. Voter turnout in the first round was about 40%, the lowest since 1979.
Recall
Elections in Iran became necessary after the tragic death of President Ibrahim Raisi in a plane crash earlier this year.
Iran plans to hold presidential elections within 50 days20.05.24, 12:11 • 18181 view