Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran presidential election
OCCURRED Jul 5 · 12:00 UTCRECORDED 2026-09-02T03:38:41.177Zfact_avsd5r4m29
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Multiple reputable sources confirm that Masoud Pezeshkian won Iran's presidential election on 5 July 2024, following the death of Ebrahim Raisi. The BBC country profile states he was elected in July 2024, beating Saeed Jalili in the runoff. ABC7 Chicago reported polls opening on 5 July for the runoff to replace Raisi, who died in a May helicopter crash. The Durango Herald (AP) articles also cover the election context. No credible source contradicts this claim.
On 5 July 2024, reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian won Iran's presidential runoff election, defeating hardliner Saeed Jalili. The election was held to replace President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in May 2024. Pezeshkian secured 53.3% of the vote, according to the BBC. The election took place amid low turnout and public apathy.
LOCATION IranACTORS Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Islamic Republic of Iran#iran #presidential-election #masoud-pezeshkian #ebrahim-raisi #reformist
SOURCES (3)
- [1]Iran country profileBBC · www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14541327
- [2]Polls open in Iran run-off presidential electionABC 7 Chicago · abc7chicago.com/post/polls-open-iran-run-off-presidential-election/15031500/
- [3]Polls close in Iran presidential election held after hard-liner’s death and as Mideast tensions riseThe Durango Herald · www.durangoherald.com/articles/associated-press/polls-close-in-iran-presidential-election-held-after-hard-liners-death-and-as-mideast-tensions-rise/
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