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Change of heart surgeon: Iran’s reformist president

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Iran's Future Vision and Voter Turnout

Opposing visions of Iran's future, accommodating to the wider world versus stuck in the isolation of the Islamic Revolution, led to heated debates and division among Iranians. Many were disenchanted with the regime, prompting a debate on whether to boycott the vote or vote to oppose hardliners. The election resulted in the election of a reformer, but also highlighted significant abstentions, signaling a lack of confidence in the Supreme Leader's system.

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