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Incumbent President Hassan Rouhani is leading in the Iranian presidential election, on track to defeat his rival Ebrahim Raisi. Rouhani, an Iranian Islamist politician, seeks re-election after serving as the seventh president of Iran from 2013 to 2021. As a moderate leader, he promotes economic and diplomatic reforms, engaging with the international community on nuclear negotiations. Rouhani's victory signals continued support for his policies and reform-oriented approach.
Thursday, 18 May, 2017