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Jun 27, 2024 · Among the candidates running in Iran’s June 28 presidential election, only Masoud Pezeshkian stands out as a nonconservative, proudly backed by reformists.
6 days ago · Voter turnout in next Friday’s run-off round of Iran’s election could determine whether the country’s next president will be reformist Masoud Pezeshkian or hardliner Saeed Jalili.
Jun 14, 2024 · Analysts say the approval of Masoud Pezeshkian, a former health minister with ethnic Azeri roots and Kurdish connections, throws an unexpected wild card into the race.
Jun 13, 2024 · Surprisingly however, Masoud Pezeshkian, the only reformist candidate in the shortlist, has quickly garnered support and now counts as a serious contender, even if he has a steep hill to climb. A physician and an MP from the north-western city of Tabriz, Dr Pezeshkian has qualities that will surely appeal to many voters.
Jun 25, 2024 · While not naming any particular candidates, the comments by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared to directly undercut the candidacy of the race’s sole reformist candidate, 69-year-old...
Jun 29, 2024 · Masoud Pezeshkian, the only reformist in Iran’s presidential election, will face ultraconservative Saeed Jalili in a runoff on Friday, following a vote marked by historically low turnout.
Jun 20, 2024 · Masoud Pezeshkian, 69. A lawmaker for five consecutive terms and the sole reformist among the candidates, Pezeshkian is widely believed to have the support of the country’s Kurdish and...
