Iran Hails Turnout as President’s Rivals Lead Early Count
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Iran commended the “epic” voter turnout in a parliamentary election that may strengthen the hand of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against allies of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
“The Iranian nation proved to the world that it’s pursuing its path steadfastly and disappointed the enemies that aimed to poison the climate of the elections,” Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar said today in comments broadcast live on state television.