Iran faces low voter turnout in presidential election, with over 1 million ballots rejected. Public anger simmers over economic woes and crackdown on dissent. Hard-line former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili in lead position for a runoff against reformist Masoud Pezeshkian.
Key Points
Low voter turnout in Iran's presidential election
Economic struggles and dissent crackdown fuel public anger
Hard-line Saeed Jalili leads for runoff against reformist Masoud Pezeshkian
Pros
Increased awareness of political situation in Iran
Potential for change in leadership
Cons
Low voter turnout and lack of trust in political system