On June 18, Iran is scheduled to hold presidential elections following Hassan Rouhani’s eight year tenure. With the ongoing nuclear talks in Vienna and the country’s deteriorating economic situation the significance of these elections are magnified. Who are Iran’s presidential election candidates? Which Iranian figures were barred from running? Who is the most likely to win the race?
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