Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iranian Presidential Election
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Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential election with approximately 53.6% of the vote.
An Overview of the News
Masoud defeated Saeed Jalili, an ultraconservative candidate advocating closer ties with Russia and China.
The election had about 50% voter turnout, following a previous round with low participation.
India-Iran Relations:
Strategic Partnerships: India and Iran have historically maintained important economic and strategic ties, including energy cooperation.
Steady Relations Expected: Pezeshkian's presidency is likely to see continued engagement with India on bilateral and regional issues.
Economic Cooperation: Both countries are likely to focus on enhancing trade and economic cooperation despite global geopolitical challenges.
About Iran
Iran is a country located in the southwest section of Jambudweep (Asia). It was known as Persia (Persia) till 1935.
Iran was declared an Islamic republic in 1979.
Iran's economy is mainly dependent on oil and natural gas exports.
Iran is the largest country in the world in terms of natural gas reserves.
Capital- Tehran
Currency - Iranian Rial
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