- Title: Iranian nationals in UAE cast their votes in Iran's snap presidential election
- Date: 28th June 2024
- Summary: DUBAI, UAE (JUNE 28, 2024) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF IRANIAN VOTERS REGISTERING, CASTING THEIR VOTES AT A POLLING STATION SET UP IN THE IRANIAN CONSULATE IN DUBAI IRANIAN FLAG (SOUNDBITE) (English) IRANIAN NATIONAL AND UAE RESIDENT ZAHRA ISLAMY, SAYING: "I feel.. myself.. I'm happy because I did one mistake - I didn't come (to vote) before. I was thinking one person is just one
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- Keywords: ELECTIONS IRAN UAE VOTERS
- Location: DUBAI, UAE
- City: DUBAI, UAE
- Country: UAE
- Topics: Middle East,Government/Politics
- Reuters ID: LVA001459128062024RP1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: Iranian expats in United Arab Emirates headed to a polling station at their country's consulate in Dubai on Friday (June 28) to cast their votes in snap presidential elections held following the death of Ebrahim Raisi.
Despite the limited choices, some Iranian voters hoped that their vote could have a positive impact on life in Iran and beyond.
"We can change something for (a) better life in Iran, even out of Iran," said Iranian voter, Zahra Islamy.
Iranians started voting on Friday for a new president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, choosing from a tightly controlled group of four candidates loyal to the supreme leader, at a time of growing public frustration.
The election coincides with escalating regional tension due to war between Israel and Iranian allies Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as well as increased Western pressure on Iran over its fast-advancing nuclear program.
While the election is unlikely to bring a major shift in the Islamic Republic's policies, its outcome could influence the succession to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's 85-year-old supreme leader, in power since 1989.
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