Iran field narrows as candidates quit on campaign’s last day ...Egypt

EGYPT INDEPENDENT - News
Iran field narrows as candidates quit on campaign’s last day
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s presidential contest headed toward a showdown between the country’s hard-line judiciary chief and moderate former Central Bank chief on Wednesday, as two candidates dropped out on the last day of campaigning to clear a path for the challengers. Mohsen Mehralizadeh, the only reformist candidate in the vote, as well as hard-line contender Alireza Zakani withdrew from the race, state media reported, leaving just five candidates in the field. Such dropouts are common in Iranian presidential elections in order to boost the chances of similar candidates. No campaigning is allowed on Thursday, 24 hours before polls open. The departure of 64-year-old Mehralizadeh, who serv

Hence then, the article about iran field narrows as candidates quit on campaign s last day was published today ( ) and is available on EGYPT INDEPENDENT ( Egypt ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Iran field narrows as candidates quit on campaign’s last day )

Apple Storegoogle play

Last updated :

Also on site :



Latest News