Economic Pain Casts Dark Shadow As Iranians Go To Vote

The vote comes amid high regional tensions and at a time of economy crisis (Credit: AFP)

As Iranians head to the polls for legislative and other elections on Friday, candidates have promised them on campaign posters to "fight corruption" and "fix the economy".

In the minds of many voters, economic hardship is indeed the most burning issue as the Islamic republic suffers under punishing international sanctions and rapid inflation.