Iranians vote in controlled election after president's death

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Iranians are voting in a snap presidential election following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Only five candidates out of over 80 survived the screening process by the Guardian Council. The election is tightly controlled by Ayatollah Khamenei, with hardliners dominating the race. The outcome may influence the choice of the next supreme leader. Discontent and anger persist due to past crackdowns and limited electoral options.


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