Tag: Ali Khamenei
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Exploring Low Voter Turnout in Iran’s Runoff Presidential Election Amid Calls for Change
In the recent runoff presidential election in Iran, voters are choosing between reformist candidate Masud Pezeshkian, who advocates for improved US relations and more open internet policies, and the hardliner Saeed Jalili, who is focused on economic growth and implementing restrictions on women’s rights. The election follows the unexpected death of Ibrahim Raisi in a…
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Iran Faces Runoff Presidential Vote Amid Historic Low Turnout and Reformist Lead
In the upcoming presidential runoff in Iran, reformist Masud Pesan is slightly ahead of conservative S Jal, following an election marred by historically low voter turnout at only 40%. This election comes after the death of President Ibrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, with Iranians showing a pronounced dissatisfaction with the political process, evidenced by…
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Hamas Launches Largest Offensive Against Israel in Decades, Israel Declares War and Calls Up 300K Reservists
In a significant escalation of conflict, Israel has begun a siege of Gaza following an unprecedented offensive by Hamas, which saw thousands of rockets fired into Israel and attacks on Israeli settlements. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has termed the conflict as a “cruel and evil war” initiated by Hamas, warning of a “long and difficult”…