Interim President Mokhber: Voter turnout across Iran 'robust'
Iran's interim president Mohammad Mokhber says initial reports from polling stations show the voter turnout in Iran's presidential election is robust.
"People have always recognized the responsibility and have demonstrated large participation on different occasions, including elections," Mokhber told reporters on the sidelines of his visit to Lorzadeh Mosque in Tehran.
"My observations from visits to different stations confirm that there is robust participation in the electoral process," he said.
Iran’s acting president, Mohammad Mokhber says that the voting process in Iran does not permit any violations or mistakes.#IranVotes2024 pic.twitter.com/FYLGOORWBz
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The government's responsibility is to prepare the grounds for a high turnout, Mokhber said, adding that the security is well established and there were "no worries" for holding the election.
The snap election is being held following the unexpected passing of former President Ebrahim Raiesi in a helicopter crash on May 19, 2024.
Polls will close at 6:00 p.m. (1430 GMT), subject to extension by the interior ministry if necessary.
More than 61 million people are eligible to vote, the head of the election headquarters said.
Voting was underway at 58,640 polling stations across the country, mostly in schools and mosques. Early projections of the results are expected by Saturday morning and official results by Sunday.
Iranians from all walks of life queue in Imam Reza holy shrine in Mashhad to cast their ballot in the 14th presidential election. #IranVotes2024 pic.twitter.com/hitzRI5mHM
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Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi advised people to head out to voting stations in the early hours of the process.
"We assure people that the elections will be conducted in a fair and safe environment," he told reporters.
He noted that more than 58,000 polling stations in Iran and 344 stations outside the country collect people's votes.
"Election is the demonstration of religious democracy and the authority" of the country, he added.
Iran's judiciary chief, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, says anyone who is interested in the future of the country and the establishment should come to the polls today and choose their president.#IranVotes2024 pic.twitter.com/p1DI7Ifsu1
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Iran's judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei also called on people to head to polling stations early on.
"Whoever loves Iran and the establishment should go to a polling station as soon as possible," he said.
He noted that voting is like the deeds that Islam has urged people to race in doing them.
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