Iran Elections: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Casts Vote to Elect New Parliament

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cast his vote Friday as polls opened for parliamentary elections.

Turnout will be seen as a key indicator of support for the government after thousands of moderate candidates were barred from standing.

The parliament in Iran does not have the power to dictate major policies, but it does debate the annual budget and the possible impeachment of ministers.

Power in Iran ultimately rests with Khamenei, who has the final say on all key matters.

Initial results are expected to be announced on Saturday.

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[yahasanyahussain]

Allahuakber Khomeini rehbar Allahhuakber khameni rehbar long live the supreme leader long live the workers of Imam Mehdi ajtfs

[abcunlimited]

He is a very pure soul and Iran is the most beautiful country with a beautiful government it is being a victim of Western nations who want to destabilize iran

[lionofshiaa]

Can’t stand it when some random idiots call Khamenei evil. He is keeping the ummah alive, the west is trying to destroy islam

[kinshukvasan]

When you know this on vote decides everything😂😂😂

[sniperviper]

Im sure they did after the shit they pulled and failed last month

[projectDS]

I dunno anything about the guy, but I always get set on edge when I hear the term "supreme leader"

[crystanella]

I bet it will be very very very close.

[henrytownshed]

I hope you guys aren't suffering too bad from the Coronavirus

[elissitdesign]

Does he have a fake right hand? It seamed to not move.

[rabbipoupko]

It's not a free election. No voting for terrorists. We stand with the Freedom loving people of Iran.

[atillaqzlbas]

The supreme leader ozma ali Khamenei, Ruler of the Islamic World, the Shadow of Allah on Earth, Representative of Imam Mahdi, ( Successor/usurper Cyrus the Great, King of the Kings of the World, Hope of the Oppressed Nation )

[davidrosenblit]

The biggest murderer and oppressor of the Iranian people.

[AliAl-gd]

he is disgusted in his own people heart

[andreweueugene]

What u need is a MiYoo 14! America is great. Systems requested
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