Iran will hold its presidential election on the 28th. One of the main issues at stake is how to revive the country’s struggling economy.

Reporter
“Iran’s economy remains sluggish due to the long-lasting sanctions. The effects of this, such as rising prices, are having a direct impact on the lives of citizens.”

In Iran, where economic sanctions from the United States and other countries are having a serious impact on people’s lives, voting will take place in the presidential election on the 28th, following the death of former President Raisi in a helicopter crash last month.

“I think the biggest issue of concern for many people in this election is the economy.”
“Compared to last year, the cost of living has increased by 50%.”

After preliminary screening, five candidates close to the current regime, which is anti-Western and hard-line conservative, and one reformist who emphasizes international cooperation, were approved as candidates for the election. However, according to Iranian media, one of the hard-line conservative candidates withdrew on the 26th.

Attention will be focused on the choices made by citizens who want to revitalize the economy.

Source: Japanese