The upcoming presidential elections in Iran are shaping up to be a closely watched event, with voter turnout and the percentage of votes cast being the main questions that loom over the proceedings. A low turnout could reflect the public’s lack of interest in politics, while a high turnout could have a significant impact on the election’s outcome.
Mohammad-Bakar Kalibaf, Speaker of Iranian Parliament, is considered one of the front-runners in the race. With his background in the Revolutionary Guards, he is seen as having strong chances of becoming Iran’s next president. He has focused his campaign on middle-class voters and promises to support Iran’s poor population while working to lift international sanctions.
Saeed Jalili, a former diplomat and current member of key Iranian councils, is another candidate with good prospects for victory. Known for his hawkish stance on Iran’s nuclear program, Jalili emphasizes Iran’s right to develop nuclear capabilities. He is perceived as having close ties to Iranian leadership.
Masoud Pazkhian is also running for presidency and advocates for renewing talks with the West on nuclear deal and increasing cooperation with other countries. He has received support from Iran’s former foreign minister and is seen as appealing to young people, women, ethnic minorities in Iran.
Amir-Hossein Hashemi, Ali-Reza Zakhani, Mustafa Pourmohammadi are also contenders representing different factions within Iran’s political landscape. Each with different backgrounds and policy approaches they add diversity to the election race.
It remains uncertain whether the elections will be decided in the first round or if a second round might be necessary if no candidate secures a majority. The outcome of these elections will depend on voter turnout and how much support each candidate receives
