Iranian officials count ballots in presidential election
Electoral authorities began counting ballots late Friday after tens of millions of Iranians turned out to vote for a successor to President/ Officials estimated that the turnout may have reached 70% among more than 50 million eligible voters. The race featured five conservatives and a single moderate, , who has been embraced by the reformist camp and achieved a considerable following in recent days. Because of long lines, the voting deadline was extended several times, ultimately until 11 p.m. in Tehran, the capital, five hours after the ...
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