Iran's Presidential Election

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A former heart surgeon and member of parliament wins Iran's presidential runoff election, promising to be a voice for the voiceless and rejecting the hardline policies of the previous president. The previous president, Ebrahim Raisi, died in a helicopter crash in May.

Key Points

  • Former heart surgeon and member of parliament wins the election
  • Promises to bring reform and change
  • Contrast with the hardline policies of the previous president

Pros

  • Victory for reformists
  • Promises to be a voice for the voiceless
  • Rejects hardline policies