Iran Elections

Masoud Pezeshkian International

Iran elects reformist Pezeshkian as President over hard-liner Jalili

Pezeshkian promised no radical changes to Iran’s Shiite theocracy in his campaign and long has held Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the final arbiter of all matters of state in the country

By Masaba Naqvi
Jul 06, 2024 11:52 IST 4 Min read
Iranian women wave their country’s flags as they hold posters of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, centre, and the late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini during an election campaign rally, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. International
Iran's first election since 2022 protests: turnout uncertainty prevails
By Masaba Naqvi
Mar 01, 2024 10:58 IST 2 Min read
Iranian women wave their country’s flags as they hold posters of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, centre, and the late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini during an election campaign rally, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. International
Iran elections: Discontent, unrest, and poor economy can impact turnout
By Masaba Naqvi
Feb 28, 2024 11:52 IST 4 Min read