Politics Reformer Peseshkian ahead in Iran election - run-off on July 5

The moderate politician Massud Peseshkian is ahead in the presidential election in Iran with around 42.5 percent of the vote. The hardliner Said Jalili follows in second place with around 38.7 percent, as the spokesman for the electoral authority announced on state television on Saturday. As none of the candidates achieved an absolute majority, the run-off will take place on July 5.