'I'm Through With Politics': Outrage And Apathy Ahead Of Iran's Presidential Vote
- By RFE/RL's Radio Farda and
- Stuart Greer
Iran is holding a presidential election on June 18 amid an ongoing economic crisis that has led to rising food prices, growing unemployment, and an increase in poverty. With prominent moderate, reform, and female candidates disqualified from running, many Iranians have expressed outrage and apathy, saying they plan to stay away from the polls on election day.