Rouhani leads Iran's presidential election
(VOVWORLD) -President Hassan Rouhani took a clear lead in Iran's presidential election.
Preliminary results suggested Rouhani was on track to defeat Ebrahim Raisi, winning about 57 percent to Raisi’s 39 percent, with almost 40 million votes counted, according to state-run Press TV.
Voters cast their ballots in Tehran on May 19, 2017. ( Photo: VNA) |
Final results are expected later on Saturday. A victory for Rouhani would strengthen his domestic mandate to integrate Iran with the global economy.