Iran holds snap presidential election on June 28 after President Raisi's death; four candidates, low voter turnout amid public apathy, economic woes, and Middle East tensions.

Iran is holding a snap presidential election on June 28th, following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. The election features four candidates: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Saeed Jalili, Masoud Pezeshkian, and Mostafa Pourmohammadi. The election is taking place amid public apathy, economic woes, and tensions in the Middle East. Despite two extensions, voter turnout remains low in the final hours of the election, according to reports from polling stations across the country.

June 28, 2024
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