Iranians vote to replace president killed in a helicopter crash, but apathy remains high

The Gazette

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Dubai: Iranians started voting on Friday for a new president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, choosing from a tightly controlled group of four candidates loyal to the supreme leader, at a time of growing public frustration.
Deccan Herald
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The snap election coincides with escalating regional tensions due to the current war between Israel and Iranian ally Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as well as increased Western pressure on Iran over its nuclear programme.
Aljazeera
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Around 61 million eligible voters are called to the polls where reformist Masoud Pezeshkian, 69, hopes for a breakthrough win against a divided conservative camp.
Hürriyet Daily News
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More than 61.5 million Iranians aged over 18 have been given a chance to vote for a new president and send a message to the regime about the state of the economy.
Guardian

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