Iran: Voting Under Way In Presidential Election Likely To Bring Hard-Liner To Power

Eurasia Review

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(RFE/RL) -- Voting is under way in Iran in a presidential poll widely expected to be won by a hard-liner who is under U.S. sanctions.

The election on June 18 is taking place amid widespread voter apathy prompted by worsening economic conditions, state mismanagement, and the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran’s highest authority,...

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