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What to know about Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s new reformist president

What to know about Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s new reformist president

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian defeated ultraconservative Saeed Jalili in a runoff on July 5, 2024, winning Iran’s presidential election, according to AP News. The win comes at a time when Iran has received significant international attention due to its strict religious domestic policy and anti-Israel foreign policy. This election’s result may signify a shift in politics for Iran.

Global incumbents face losses as voters across the world demand change

Global incumbents face losses as voters across the world demand change

2024 has been, and continues to be, a big year for elections. At least 64 countries will have participated in national elections by the end of December, with roughly half of the world’s population as constituents.

Just in the last month, numerous crucial elections took place, overwhelmingly resulting in incumbents losing their positions across the globe. 

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