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Heavyweight moderates and conservatives stayed away from Friday's election and reformists called it unfree and unfair
The vote will be the first formal gauge of public opinion after anti-government protests in 2022-23
IRGC Navy commander says there have been many direct clashes with US forces
As the US seeks to salvage the nuclear deal with the Iran, experts discuss what it could mean for the incoming regime
Raisi, 60, takes over from Rouhani in August as Iran seeks to salvage its tattered nuclear deal
Rouhani is still seen as the frontrunner, but he faces a tougher than expected challenge from Raisi
Rouhani faces a much tighter race than many expected just a few months ago
Ahmadinejad shocked everyone by registering as a candidate last week
Conservative lawmakers outnumbered for the first time since 2004
Analysts see preliminary results as a turning point for the country