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  Who is Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon who is set to become Iran's next President?

  World | July 06, 2024 10:50 IST

  A lawmaker from the reformist camp, Pezeshkian has sometimes criticised Iran's clerical establishment for suppressing dissent and advocates warmer ties with the West. However, he remains faithful to Iran's theocracy and is doubtful to challenge the authority of the Supreme Leader.

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  Iran: Masoud Pezeshkian to become President, beats hardliner Saeed Jalili in run-off elections

  World | July 06, 2024 10:05 IST

  The snap presidential elections were called in the wake of late President Ebrahim Raisi's death in late May and narrowed down to a hardline former negotiator and reformist lawmaker. Iran's presidency does not offer any radical changes as all crucial policies are handled by the Supreme Leader.

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  Iran presidential elections: Moderate candidate to face hardline diplomat in run-off polls on July 5

  World | June 29, 2024 15:51 IST

  A neck-to-neck contest was witnessed in Iran's tightly controlled presidential race between hardline Saeed Jalili and sole moderate candidate Massoud Pezeshkian. Saeed Jalili is a former nuclear negotiator close to the Supreme Leader while Pezeshkian advocates warmer ties with the West.

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  Iran elections: Sole moderate candidate Massoud Pezeshkian surges ahead of hardliners in tight race

  World | June 29, 2024 14:58 IST

  Saeed Jalili is a hardline former nuclear negotiator who has worked for four years under Khameini. On the other hand, moderate candidate Massoud Pazeshkian is an advocate for theocratic rule but has called for detente with the West, economic reform and social liberalisation.

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  Iran approves six candidates for June 28 presidential elections after Ebrahim Raisi's death

  World | June 09, 2024 18:34 IST

  Iran's presidential elections were announced on June 28 after President Ebrahim Raisi's tragic demise in a helicopter crash on May 19. Raisi's sudden death had triggered a race among hardliners to influence the selection of Iran's next leader.

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  Hasan Rowhani surges to big lead in Iran presidential poll

  World | June 15, 2013 17:46 IST

  Tehran, Jun 15: Iran's reformist-backed presidential candidate surged to a wide lead in early vote-counting on Saturday, a top official said, suggesting a flurry of late support could have swayed a race that once appeared