Iranian Presidential Election and Supreme Leader's Influence

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Iran's supreme leader calls for maximum voter turnout in presidential election to 'overcome the enemy', denouncing pro-US politicians. Sole reformist candidate urges return to 2015 nuclear deal and outreach to the West. Supreme Leader Khamenei warns against opposition to the revolution or Islamic system.

Key Points

  • Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's call for maximum voter turnout
  • Warning against politicians opposing the revolution or Islamic system
  • Sole reformist candidate's stance on the nuclear deal and outreach to the West
  • Low voter turnout in recent parliamentary elections and apathy towards the upcoming presidential election

Pros

  • Encouragement for high voter turnout in the presidential election
  • Highlighting the importance of loyalty to the revolution and Islamic system

Cons

  • Undermining the candidacy of the sole reformist candidate advocating for the return to the 2015 nuclear deal
  • Use of divisive rhetoric like 'Death to America, death to Israel' during the speech