The latest polling suggested Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate, was in the lead, but not enough to avoid a runoff.
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Iran’s Presidential Candidates: Who Are They?
Four of the six candidates selected by officials to run in Iran’s special presidential election are still in the running after the president died in a helicopter crash last month.
Iranians Say, ‘We Have Been Going Backward’
Iranians say they have little faith their votes in Friday’s presidential election will improve their lives, and many are planning to sit it out.
Iran’s Presidential Candidates Agree on One Thing: Trump Is Coming
The former U.S. president’s election is treated as a foregone conclusion, with the six contenders clashing over who is best suited to handling him.
Iran’s 2024 Presidential Election: What to Know
Iran will hold a special election on Friday to replace former President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in May.
What the Mood Is Like in Iran Ahead of Presidential Elections
A special presidential election campaign is featuring blistering attacks on the status quo by conservatives and the lone reformer alike.
Crowds for Raisi Show Support for Iranian State, Supreme Leader Says
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pointed to the turnout at memorials for Iran’s president at a time when external critics say popular backing for the Islamic Republic has weakened.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Leads Funeral Prayers for President
State news media in Iran reported that the political leader of Hamas was in the capital for the funeral. Many foreign dignitaries attended.
Iran’s Use of Axis of Resistance Likely to Persist After Crash
The sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi is not expected to affect the actions of groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis, which are vital to Iran’s power.
After President Raisi’s Death, Iran’s Elections Pose Tricky Test for Rulers
Iran’s political establishment must choose between opening the race and facing moderate rivals, or limiting candidates and risking the embarrassment of low turnout.