Iran elects Masoud Pezeshkian as new President, who garnered 53.3% of the vote, as opposed to 44.3% for conservative opponent Saeed Jalili. With a low turnout of 40% in the first round, no candidate could secure a majority, leading to a runoff election.
Following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter mishap in May, this election was held in his place. Russian, Indian, and Chinese leaders have congratulated Dr Pezeshkian on his win. In Tehran and other cities, supporters rejoiced in the streets while blaring their cars’ horns and waving green flags.
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The 71-year-old cardiac surgeon and member of parliament, Dr Pezeshkian, pledges unification and an end to Iran’s international isolation and opposes the country’s moral police. He supports holding new negotiations about the 2015 nuclear deal.
The hardline conservative Saeed Jalili, who opposes the nuclear agreement, has the backing of Iran’s religious communities. The runoff saw a 50% turnout, higher than the first round. Due to their mistrust of the establishment and the narrow selection of candidates, many Iranians abstained from the elections.
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The hardline conservative Saeed Jalili, who opposes the nuclear agreement, has the backing of Iran’s religious communities. The runoff saw a 50% turnout, higher than the first round. Due to their mistrust of the establishment and the narrow selection of candidates, many Iranians abstained from the elections.
