Iran Press/ Europe: Alireza Sanei, Iran's ambassador to Belarus, cast his vote as the first voter, kicking off the electoral process.
The snap election, called following the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month, is being closely watched both within Iran and internationally. The outcome will shape the leadership and policies of the Islamic Republic in the years to come.
As the polls open, the world waits to see who will emerge victorious and lead Iran through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
The voting process for the 14th presidential election started at 8 am on Friday in the polling stations across Iran.
The candidates for the 14th term of Iran's presidential election are Massoud Pezeshkian, Mustafa Pourmohammadi, Saeed Jalili, and Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf.
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