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Iran Bars Two Contenders From Presidential Race

Conflict & Justice

Iran’s electoral commission Tuesday barred two popular candidates from running in next month’s presidential election. Iranian journalist Shirin Jafaari says the move to disqualify them might mean many Iranians will not bother to go to the polls.

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