Iran's Presidential Election 2024
Iran's upcoming presidential election will be dominated by establishment hardliners, with only one reformist approved to compete. The U.S. is closely watching the outcome amidst tensions over Israel-Hamas war and Iran's nuclear program.
Key Points
- Establishment hardliners dominate the candidate list
- Tensions with the U.S. over Israel-Hamas conflict and Iran's nuclear program
- Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian stands as the sole approved candidate
Pros
- Transparency demands by reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian
- Live debates on national television for candidates to present their platforms
Cons
- Limited influence of moderates and reformists in Iranian elections
- Prominent figures like Ahmadinejad and Larijani disqualified