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Iran presidential elections

Iran went to the polls on June 28 to elect a new president following the untimely death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month. Is there a chance of reform?

An Iranian man shows his ink-stained finger after casting his vote during presidential election — Image: LOUAI BESHARA/AFP

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Iran elections: Runoff to be held July 5 — Interior Ministry

Early counts show hard-liner Saeed Jalili and reformist Masoud Pezeshkian neck and neck in the presidential polls.

Voter turnout plummets in Iran's presidential election

Iran expert Kamran Matin argues that with no real opposition on the ballot, support for the regime is fading.

Iran election: Can voters challenge the hard-liners?

Iranians are voting for new president on Friday. Many voters are disillusioned with the Islamic regime.

Iran: Who are the 6 men running for president?

As Iranians prepare to elect a new president, six approved candidates are running to replace the late Ebrahim Raisi.

Polls open in Iran's presidential race to replace Raisi

Iranians are choosing between three hardliners and one moderate candidate. What are voters' concerns?

Iran: Former President Ahmadinejad seeks another term

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whose presidency was marked by his harsh anti-Israel rhetoric, is looking to return to the office.

Iran overturns death penalty for rapper Toomaj Salehi

Toomaj Salehi was jailed after supporting widespread protests sparked by the death of Jina Mahsa Amini.

Iran: Mother of fatally injured teen refuses to be silenced

Abolfazl Amir-Ataei was just 16 when he sustained a severe head wound from a tear gas canister at a protest.

Iran: 'Western pressure can hinder executions'

At least 853 people were executed in Iran last year. Human rights activists suspect the number was actually much higher.

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