Iran announced Saturday it will hold a runoff presidential election to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi. This after, pro-reform presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian came first in vote counting but he is immediately followed by hardliner candidate Saeed Jalili. Watch in for more details!

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Iran to hold run-off election between reformist Pezeshkian and hardliner Jalili

The Iranian Ministry of Interior said that voting stations in Iran opened at 08:00 am (0430 GMT) Friday for a snap presidential election, following the death of president Ebrahim Raisi.

Iran's interior minister speaks to WION on voter turnout expectations and preparations in second round

Iran's presidential election heads to a runoff

With vote counting over in Iran, pro-reform presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian comes first but he is immediately followed by principlist candidate Saeed Jalili. Watch in for more details!

Iran Presidential Elections: Counting closes, Pezeshkian and Jalili head to run-off vote

Iran Presidential Elections: Pezeshkian and Jalili head to run-off vote

Iran's sole reformist candidate, Masoud Pezeshkian, and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili will advance to runoffs after securing the highest number of votes in the presidential election, the interior ministry announced on Saturday (June 29).

Iran presidential election goes into runoff' between reformist Pezeshkian and hardliner Jalili

As Iran prepares to elect as successor for the late president Ebrahim Raisi this Friday. Two of the six candidates gearing up for the polls has already dropped out of this race. Watch this to know more.

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Iranians cast their ballots for a new president on Friday following Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash. As ballots are counted manually, the final result is expected to be announced only in two days although initial figures may come out sooner. Gravitas brings you more!

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A ground report: The untimely death of Ebrahim Raisi triggered pre-mature elections in Iran. What do the voters say about the country's political and economic situation? And who will be Iran's next President?

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Iran Ambassador Dr Iraj Elahi spoke to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal earlier today on Presidential elections in the country and ties with India. He said,"Iran's political system is resilient and agile" and "will be no changes in foreign policy regarding Palestine, Nuclear issues, Defence, promote relationship with neighbouring countries, Asia" post elections. He lauded the country's ties with India. He mentioned that, "We appreciate the position of India calling one day mourning in India, showing solidarity"

Iranian Envoy Dr Iraj Ilahi speaks on Presidential elections, India Ties

Iranians cast their ballots for a new president on Friday following Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash. As ballots are counted manually, the final result is expected to be announced only in two days although initial figures may come out sooner. Watch in for more details!

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The United States on Thursday issued fresh sanctions targeting Iran in response to ”continued nuclear escalations,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. Watch in for more details!

US issues new sanctions for Iran amid Presidential race

Iran's leadership is conducting a "strategic debate" over whether the time has come for it to start making nuclear weapons, The New York Times reported on Thursday. Watch in for more details!

Iran's leaders mulling nuclear weapons: NYT Report

US issues fresh sanctions against Iran over nuclear escalations

Trump's precipitous 2018 departure from the Iran nuclear deal, forecasted imminent economic collapse, but Iran's economy has managed to withstand six years of "maximum pressure" by the US. The rationale behind the Biden administration's 2021 policy extension is also rooted in the idea that Tehran is more likely to submit to Washington's demands if Iran's economy is weaker.

US Sanctions on Iran: Iran faces inflation threat as sanction cripples economy

In reaction to "continuing nuclear escalations," the United States on Thursday imposed further sanctions on Iran, according to a statement from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. "Over the past month, Iran has announced steps to further expand its nuclear program in ways that have no credible peaceful purpose," Blinken stated.

The United States on Thursday announced sanctions against shipping companies for transporting Iranian oil, saying it was a response to Tehran's nuclear "escalation," on the eve of presidential elections in the Islamic republic.

US issues fresh sanctions against Iran over 'nuclear escalation'

Take a look at some of Iran's domestic and international concerns that are playing a big role in Iran's presidential polls.

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Iran's Presidential Election 2024: Two candidates drop out, four remain in race

Iran as the country prepares for its presidential election the impact of international sanctions on the economy is a critical issue for voters. Watch to know more!

Iran Presidential elections 2024: State of Iran's economy

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