Iran: reformer Hassan Rouhani on course for landslide victory over hardline challenger
ran’s President Hassan Rouhani is on course for a landslide victory as voters turned out in massive numbers to endorse his efforts to ease Iran’s diplomatic isolation. With more than half of votes counted, Mr Rouhani had won 14.6 million compared to 10.1 million for his opponent Ebrahim Raisi, the state election committee said. - estimated at more than 40 million out of 56 million registered voters - led to the vote being extended by several hours to deal with long queues. With results from urban areas still to be counted - and seen as more ...
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