Iran: Peseschkian wins presidential election | politics
In Iran, the reformist candidate Massoud Peseschkian won the presidential election, defeating the hardliner Said Jalili. This election is marked by political upheaval and increased tensions in the region.
One of the outstanding features of this election was the voter turnout, which was 49.8 percent. This percentage is significant compared to previous elections, especially considering that it was only 40 percent in the first round - the lowest since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. In total, 61 million citizens were called to vote.
The election itself was brought forward after the incumbent Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on May 19. This prompted the electoral committee to conduct the election more quickly. In the first round, none of the candidates could achieve the necessary majority, which led to a Runoff election made necessary.
Massoud Peseschkian, a 69-year-old from the northwest of the country, received more than 16 million votes, while his rival Said Jalili received over 13 million votes. Peseschkian's victory marks an important moment in Iranian politics, as he advocates reforms and improving relations with the West, which are crucial in the country's current economic and political situation.
Peseschkian has had an impressive career as a doctor, particularly as a heart surgeon in the city of Tabriz, which has a population of one million. He studied medicine and served on the front lines during the First Gulf War with Iraq. He later served as Minister of Health under the second presidency of Mohammed Khatami (2001-2005), which gave him valuable government experience.
Despite his moderate views, Peseschkian is considered a man of the system and supports the Revolutionary Guards. In the television debates, he emphasized his conservative views, but at the same time spoke out in favor of urgently needed reforms. Peseschkian is committed to building new trust between the government and the people, who have become politically disillusioned by failed reforms and economic misery.
The presidential election came at a time of heightened regional tensions due to the war in Gaza and a dispute with the West over Iran's nuclear program, as well as deep discontent in the country over the sanctions-hit economy.
Peseschkian's victory could be a harbinger of potential change in Iran, with many expecting him to improve strained relations with the West and work toward economic recovery. His promise to restore trust between government and people is seen as a glimmer of hope in a nation yearning for stability and reform.
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