Record low turnout in Iran forces presidential run-off on July 5

Iran is heading to a presidential run-off on July 5 after a record low turnout in the initial vote. The remaining candidates, Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili, recently participated in a televised debate ahead of the upcoming election. Pezeshkian, who is backed by reformists, and Jalili, an ultra-conservative, emerged as the top contenders in the last week’s vote. The political landscape in Iran is shifting as the country prepares to elect its next leader. Stay tuned for more updates on the Iranian presidential race.