Iran is set for a presidential runoff between reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and hard-liner Saeed Jalili, following an initial vote where Pezeshkian led with 10.4 million votes against Jalili’s 9.5 million, from a total of 24.5 million votes counted. The election saw a historically low turnout of 40%, the lowest since the 1979 Islamic revolution. Pezeshkian, a former Health Minister and heart surgeon, has seen a significant rise in popularity, backed by two former reformist presidents. The upcoming runoff will test both candidates’ ability to mobilize different segments of the electorate, with Pezeshkian needing to attract younger voters and Jalili aiming to consolidate more moderate conservatives.
- The presidential runoff will be between Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili.
- Out of 24.5 million votes, Pezeshkian received 10.4 million and Jalili got 9.5 million.
- The election saw a 40% turnout, the lowest since the 1979 Islamic revolution.
- Masoud Pezeshkian is a reformist, former Health Minister, and heart surgeon.
- Pezeshkian’s campaign has gained momentum, drawing large crowds to his rallies.
- To win the runoff, Pezeshkian needs to attract younger voters and increase participation.
- Saeed Jalili, the hard-liner, must convince moderate conservatives to support him.
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