TEHRAN – The director of the Supreme Leader’s office on Saturday highlighted the role of police during the election time, IRNA reported.

“The police have a very effective role in the health and security of the election,” Mohammad Mohammadi Golpaigani said in a conference.

Elsewhere in his speech, he said the Leader has always stressed maximum participation in elections. He added Ayatollah Khamenei has said if somebody stands against people’s votes, he will stand against him.

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