The Iranian authorities have reported no breaches of public security during the presidential elections, according to Ahmad Reza Radan, the commander of Iran's law enforcement forces.
"Fortunately, up to this moment, no security violations have been reported in any locality of the country. Security is fully ensured, and the elections are proceeding smoothly," Radan told the Tasnim news agency. He added that those who choose not to vote are, in a sense, acting against their own interests.
Ahmad Vahidi, the head of the Ministry of Interior of the Islamic Republic, noted that 180,000 law enforcement officers are ensuring order at the polling stations.
The presidential elections in Iran began on June 28 at 08:00 local time (07:30 MSK). They are being held due to the death of President Ebrahim Raisi on May 19. Four candidates are running in the presidential race: conservatives Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Saeed Jalili, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, and reformist Masoud Pezeshkian.
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Based on materials from TASS