Rouhani, Raeisi in heated race to win over voters in Mashhad
On the last day of campaigning for Iran’s 12th presidential election, the two main rivals gearing up for a head-to-head battle, Hassan Rouhani and Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, are revving up their campaigns in the northeastern city of Mashhad.
According to Press TV, incumbent President Rouhani arrived in Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi province, on Wednesday afternoon, and addressed his supporters in Takhti Stadium.
Concurrent with Rouhani’s campaigning, Raeisi, the current custodian of the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (AS), also addressed his supporters in his home town.
Two days before the election, the campaigning of the two main contenders is seen as a last-ditch effort to win over undecided voters.
Unemployment and economic woes have centered the agenda of the candidates.
Rouhani said his administration had managed to take back Iran’s oil market that had been under the control of Saudis.
He added that his next administration would continue to seek progress and peace for the country.
Meanwhile, Raeisi held Rouhani’s administration accountable for the economic problems facing the country.
He pledged to address the issue of unemployment in particular, saying, “We will promote job creation and create one million jobs annually while maintaining people’s dignity.”
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