Iranian Presidential Election Heads to Run-Off Amid Record Low Turnout

Tehran, Iran –  In an unprecedented turn of events, Iran’s snap presidential election has resulted in a run-off between reformist-backed Masoud Pezeshkian and hardliner Saeed Jalili. With a record-low turnout of just 40%, the election underscores the increasing voter apathy and dissatisfaction within the country. Election Overview The Iranian Ministry of Interior reported that only 40% … Read more