In an exciting turn of events, reformist candidate Pezeshkian is set to go head-to-head with conservative Jalili in the upcoming Presidential run-off vote. After emerging as the leading candidate with approximately 42.5 percent of the vote in the first round, Pezeshkian narrowly missed securing an outright win. Despite facing tough competition from Jalili, who came in second place, Pezeshkian’s strong showing has solidified his position as a serious contender for the presidency. With both candidates representing vastly different political ideologies, the run-off vote is poised to be a crucial moment for the future direction of the country. Stay tuned as the Iranian people prepare to cast their votes and determine who will lead their nation in the coming years.
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Video “Presidential run-off vote: Reformist Pezeshkian faces conservative Jalili” was uploaded on 07/05/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English