Tehran, Iran.
Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist and former heart surgeon, has been elected Iran's new president, defeating hardline conservative Saeed Jalili with 53.3% of the vote. The run-off election followed a first round with historically low turnout.
The election was held following the death of former President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Pezeshkian's supporters celebrated in Tehran and other cities, expressing hope for "unity and cohesion" and an end to Iran's international isolation.
Pezeshkian advocates for renewing the 2015 nuclear deal through constructive negotiations with Western powers. In contrast, Jalili, supported by Iran’s religious communities, opposes restoring the nuclear deal.
Turnout for the run-off was 50%, reflecting widespread discontent and a boycott due to limited candidate choices and control by the supreme leader. The powerful Guardian Council vetted candidates, disqualifying many, including women.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed suggestions that low turnout signaled a rejection of his rule, acknowledging some Iranians' dissatisfaction but insisting they are not hidden from view.
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