Iran Press/ Iran news: Speaking to reporters on Monday, Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani stated that the necessary preparations have been made to hold the Iranian presidential runoff in foreign countries. However, he noted that Iranian expatriates will not be able to vote in Canada, which he accused of violating the human rights of Iranians.
Iran's top diplomat criticized the Canadian government, referring to the Canadian government's decision to list the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a "terrorist entity" and refuse permission for Iran's presidential election on its soil. He described Canada as a country that "announced its unity with the terrorists a few days ago."
Iran conducted its 14th presidential election on June 28, a year earlier than planned, after the martyr of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in May. The upcoming runoff on July 5 between Pezeshkian and Jalili will decide the next president following Raisi's tenure.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working to help Iranian expatriates participate in the democratic process by enabling them to vote in the runoff election. However, it's important to note that Canada is excluded from the list of countries where voting will take place.
This exclusion highlights the ongoing tensions between Iran and the Canadian government, particularly related to human rights issues and the designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization.As the world watches the outcome of Iran's presidential runoff, the participation of expatriates in the election, despite the limitations imposed by some countries, remains a significant aspect of the country's democratic tradition.
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