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Iran's presidential election moves to run-off after low turnout
Conservative Saeed Jalili and reformist Massoud Pezeshkian are the two frontrunners.Iran -
CBS News - Top stories
Low turnout expected in Iran's presidential election
Iran on Friday is holding its presidential election to replace President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in May. But many Iranians say they will stay home instead of heading to the polls. CBS News senior foreign correspondent ...Iran -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Iran Election Goes to a Runoff
Iranians will have the choice between a reformist presidential candidate who favors engagement with the West and a hard-liner after a vote that saw record low turnout.Iran -
CBS News - Top stories
Iranian presidential election goes to runoff
With turnout low, Iran's presidential election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi is headed to a runoff between reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and hardliner Saeed Jalili. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran.Iran -
ABC News - World
Iran goes to a runoff election between reformist Pezeshkian and hard-liner Jalili
Iran will hold a runoff presidential election to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi after an initial vote saw the top candidates not secure an outright win in the lowest turnout poll ever held in the Islamic Republic by percentageIran -
The New York Times - World
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian Reaches Runoff in Iran’s Presidential Election
Candidates in the campaign to fill the seat of President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash, showed notable candor about the country’s mounting problems.Iran -
The Guardian - World
Iran heading for runoff election after neither lead candidate scores majority
Turnout estimated to be as low as 40%, a record low since the revolution and a rebuff for the regime. Iran is heading to a runoff election in a week’s time after the reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian secured a narrow lead over the hardline ...Iran -
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Iran votes in snap presidential election
Iranians went to the polls Friday for a snap presidential election after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi from a helicopter crash last month. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Iran.Iran -
The Guardian - World
Iran goes to polls to elect new president after Raisi killed in helicopter crash
Millions expected to boycott election as they believe regime will manipulate result to ensure loyalist victory. More than 61.5 million Iranians aged over 18 have been given a chance to vote for a new president and send a message to the regime ...Iran
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