As the polls opened nationwide for the presidential election runoff in Iran, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei praised the Iranian people for their “active involvement” in the significant national event.
“Thank God this is a good day; the day of participation and active involvement of our dear people in the elections,” Imam Khamenei said after casting his ballot in Tehran. He noted the growing enthusiasm among voters, expressing hope for a successful election process.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei casts his ballot in Iran’s presidential election run-off#IranVotes2024 pic.twitter.com/sJofPDpcN1
— Iran Election 2024 (@PressTVElection) July 5, 2024
With polling places open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Interior Ministry may extend voting hours if necessary. The runoff election was triggered after no candidate secured a clear majority in the initial vote on June 28.
Leading candidates Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili are vying for the presidency, with both failing to secure an outright majority in the first round. Pezeshkian, a former health minister, and Jalili, a seasoned diplomat, are now competing to lead the nation following the tragic passing of President Raisi in May.
Iran votes 2024: Polls open in presidential election runoff#IranVotes2024 https://t.co/cu3dkB3kcG
— Iran Election 2024 (@PressTVElection) July 5, 2024
The election headquarters confirmed that 61 million eligible voters can participate in the runoff, with early results expected to be announced by Saturday morning. Imam Khamenei emphasized the importance of completing the election process and called for blessings on all those contributing to the nation’s decision-making.
As the Iranian people turned out in high numbers to cast their votes, the runoff election has captured the attention of the nation and the world, highlighting the strong commitment to democracy and civic participation in Iran.
Source: Al-Manar English Website and Iranian media
