Moderate reformist politician Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential race Stances of Iran’s president-elect reflect dualities of being a reformist politician within Shia theocracy The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2024
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian leads hard-liner Saeed Jalili in Iran presidential runoff election Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian’s lead over hard-liner Saeed Jalili has widened to over 2 million votes as counting continues in Iran’s presidential runoff election The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2024
Polls close in Iran presidential run-off Run-off pits centrist Masoud Pezeshkian against hardliner Saeed Jalili in race to succeed Ebrahim Raisi. Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2024
Iranians head out to vote in second round of presidential election An expected low turnout at the polls reflects growing opposition to the Islamic Republic, critics say The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024
Iran Holds Presidential Election Runoff Iran holds a presidential election runoff Friday between reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili following a record-low turnout in the first round. International Business Times · Jul 5, 2024
Iran's Snap Presidential Election Heads To Second Round Iran's snap presidential election heads to a second round between reformist and conservative contenders amidst voter apathy and critical challenges. Top News · Jul 4, 2024
As Iran’s run-off election approaches, efforts to get the vote out continue Painted as ‘moderate vs conservative’, the vote is being closely watched. Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2024
Ahead of Iran's presidential runoff, a floated rise in gasoline prices may spark new protests Comments suggesting that Iran's reformist presidential candidate could increase government-set gasoline prices have raised fears of a repeat of nationwide protests The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2024
Who is competing to become Iran’s president in the run-off election? Two candidates are left in the race, Saeed Jalili and Masoud Pezeshkian. What camps do they represent? Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2024
Reformist, Ultraconservative In Iran Presidential Runoff Iranians will vote on Friday in a presidential runoff pitting the reformist Masoud Pezeshkian against ultraconservative anti-Western former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili. International Business Times · Jul 3, 2024
Will Iran’s foreign policy change under a new president? The two candidates offer different approches, but whoever wins won’t be the sole decision-maker in Iran’s system. Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2024
Iran Election Shows Declining Voter Support Amid Calls For Change The first round of Iran's presidential election revealed shrinking support for both reformists and conservatives even though some voters are pushing for change by backing the sole reformist candidate, analysts say. International Business Times · Jun 30, 2024
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 The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2024
Reformist Candidate Leads In Iran's Presidential Election First Round Iran's presidential election runoff between reformist and conservative candidates amid low turnout and political complexities. Top News · Jun 29, 2024
International Business Times · Jun 29, 2024 Reformist, Ultraconservative Qualify For Iran Runoff Election Iran's sole reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili have qualified for a runoff presidential election after leading in the first round, an official said on Saturday.
Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2024 Iran heads to presidential run-off on July 5 amid record low turnout Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian could benefit if turnout is higher during the second round next Friday.
France 24 · Jun 29, 2024 Iran to hold runoff election between reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and hard-liner Saeed Jalili Iran will hold a runoff presidential election to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, an official said Saturday, after an initial vote saw the top candidates fail to secure an outright win.
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2024 Hard-liner Saeed Jalili leads in early Iran presidential election results, state TV reports Early results in Iran's presidential election have put hard-liner Saeed Jalili ahead, followed by reformist Masoud Pezeshkian
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024 Iran goes to polls to elect new president at time of high tension Voter turnout has fallen in recent years due to public discontent over economic hardship and curbs on freedoms
International Business Times · Jun 28, 2024 Reformist Hopes For Breakthrough As Iran Votes Iranians voted on Friday in a presidential election where a lone reformist aimed for a breakthrough against a divided conservative camp.
France 24 · Jun 28, 2024 Polls close in Iran’s snap presidential election to replace deceased Raisi Iranians voted on Friday in a snap presidential election to replace Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash last month. Voting hours were extended twice to enable more voters to cast their ballots as Iranian leaders called for a high turnout amid a legitimacy crisis fuelled by an…
Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2024 Iran presidency still up for grabs as conservatives negotiate pre-election Candidates can technically announce their withdrawal until the time of the election on Friday morning.
Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2024 Contenders quit race ahead of Iran’s presidential poll as campaigning ends Withdrawal of two candidates comes ahead of snap election after death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.
The Conversation · Jun 26, 2024 Social media platforms are blocked in Iran. Candidates in this week’s presidential election are embracing them anyway After Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash on May 20, the Iranian government had to schedule an early election to choose a new president.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2024 Javad Zarif, negotiator of Iran nuclear deal, backs reformist presidential candidate Fiery former foreign minister enters campaign to elect consensual reformist Masoud Pezeshkian