Low Turnout in Iran Leads to Presidential Run-Off on July 5

Iran is set for a presidential run-off on July 5 after a snap election saw reformist-backed candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and hardliner Saeed Jalili emerge as the top contenders. However, neither candidate was able to secure a majority in a vote marked by a record-low turnout.

Masoud Pezeshkian, with his reformist platform, is seen as a promising candidate for change in Iran’s political landscape. On the other hand, Saeed Jalili, a hardliner known for his conservative views, is aiming to maintain the status quo.

The run-off between Pezeshkian and Jalili will be a crucial moment for Iran’s future. The outcome of the election will have far-reaching implications for the country’s domestic politics and its relations with the international community.

With tensions high and the stakes even higher, all eyes are on Iran as it prepares for the second round of presidential elections on July 5.