Iran Presidential election count: Masoud Pezeshkian leads

Based on preliminary election results in Iran, Ebrahim Raisi has been declared the frontrunner with 5,354,000 votes out of a total of 12,057,843 votes counted.

Iranian media reported today, Saturday, June 29, that these results cover votes from 32,244 polling stations across various regions of Iran.

According to reports, Ebrahim Raisi secured 5,354,000 votes, Saeed Jalili received 4,875,269 votes, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf garnered over 1,620,000 votes, and Mostafa Mirsalim obtained 951,172 votes.

The 14th presidential election in Iran commenced at 8 AM yesterday and continued until midnight.

Meanwhile, Mohsen Esmaeili, the spokesperson for Iran’s Election Headquarters, mentioned that if no candidates secure an absolute majority in the first round, the election will proceed to a second round.

Meanwhile, the Iranian presidential election has drawn significant domestic and international attention, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political landscape.

The high voter turnout and competitive nature of the race reflect the Iranian people’s engagement in shaping their political future amidst challenges both at home and abroad.

As the results solidify and discussions turn towards potential runoff scenarios, Iran prepares for the next phase in its democratic process, with the outcome poised to influence regional dynamics and international relations in the coming years.

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