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Iran’s Presidential Run-Off Set for July 5

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
June 29, 2024
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Iran’s Presidential Run-Off Set for July 5
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In yet another episode of Iran’s political drama, the country is set for a run-off presidential election on July 5. Why? Because, in a classic display of indecision, neither of the top candidates managed to snag over 50% of the votes in Friday’s polls, as the interior ministry helpfully informed us on Saturday.

The race to replace the late Ebrahim Raisi—who tragically met his end in a helicopter crash—has boiled down to strong contest between a lone moderate and the supreme leader’s favourite.

Let’s break it down. In the red corner, we have Massoud Pezeshkian, a moderate lawmaker who’s leading the pack with more than 10 million votes out of the 24 million counted. And in the blue corner, there’s Saeed Jalili, a hardline diplomat with over 9.4 million votes.

Now, before anyone gets too excited about potential changes in Iran’s policies, let’s remember who really pulls the strings. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei holds the ultimate power. So, whether Pezeshkian or Jalili takes the presidential seat, don’t expect a drastic shift in Iran’s stance on its nuclear program or its support for militia groups across the Middle East. The real action happens behind the scenes.

That said, the president does handle the day-to-day operations of the government and can certainly influence the overall tone of the country’s policies. So, while this election might not rewrite Iran’s political playbook, it will definitely colour in some of the pages.

Stay tuned for the next act in this high-stakes political saga on July 5. Will it be the moderate Pezeshkian or the hardliner Jalili who steps into the presidential ring? The only certainty is that, in Iran, the drama never stops.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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