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Khamenei protege wins landslide in Iran vote amid low turnout

Middle East · 2:29 PM UTC

Ebrahim Raisi, a hardline judge who is under U.S. sanctions for human rights abuses, secured a landslide victory on Saturday in Iran's presidential election after a contest marked by voter apathy over economic hardships and political restrictions.

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Europe

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Africa

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