Iranian Election Extended for Second Time in Close Race

Voting in Iran was extended by two hours for a second time, with polls now closing at 10 p.m. for the presidential election, state TV reported Friday. Polls had initially been slated to close at 6 p.m., but were extended until 8 p.m. to accommodate "a rush of voters." More than 60,000 polling stations have been operating around the country to serve Iran's 56 million eligible voters. Reports say the polls have seen a strong turnout thus far in an unexpectedly tight...

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