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Turnout in Iran’s presidential vote hits historic low of 40%

Published June 29, 2024 Updated June 29, 2024 07:47pm
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Turnout in Iran’s presidential election was about 40%, according to interior ministry data released on Saturday - the lowest on record since the 1979 revolution.

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Iran’s Supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had called for a high turnout after casting his vote on Friday.