Iran supreme leader says voting is 'religious duty'

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'Participating in elections and voting... is a religious duty, not just a national or revolutionary duty,' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a speech.

Iran's supreme leader said Tuesday it is a"religious duty" for people to vote in this week's general election and strengthen the Islamic republic against the"propaganda" of its enemies.

"Elections nullify many of the vicious plots the Americans have in their minds and Zionists have in their hearts against the country," he said, referring to US ally Israel. Observers expect a low turnout as many reformist and moderate candidates have been barred from running by the Guardian Council. In November, nationwide demonstrations over petrol price hikes turned violent before being crushed in a deadly crackdown.

 

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