TEHRAN – The swift and successful organization of snap presidential elections, along with the active participation of citizens in the voting process, demonstrated Iran's adeptness in navigating through unprecedented crises, the deputy chief of the Office for the Preservation and Publication of the Works of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution told the Tehran Times. 

Mehdi Fazaeli explained that Iran’s 2024 snap elections had clear messages for both Iran’s allies and adversaries: that the country can remain robust no matter what challenges are thrown at it. "Our nation boasts a well-structured system poised to effectively navigate through any crisis or unforeseen implications. We stand united and prepared to tackle challenges head-on,” he said.

Fazaeli also commented on the fairness and transparency of elections held in Iran. “If we take a look at Iran’s elections throughout the years, there are many signs that prove they are fair and free. One is the fact that no one can usually predict the outcome of the elections. Every candidate is always urging his supporters to participate until the very last minutes of voting hours,” he explained.

“Additionally, political parties with opposing views take the elections very seriously and spend great sums of money during their campaigns to sway voters. Last but not least, a notable trend in Iran's presidential elections is the transfer of power from one administration to another, even when the incoming political group holds starkly contrasting views.”

The 2024 snap presidential elections in Iran concluded with the triumph of reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian, who secured more than 16.5 million votes in the decisive runoff contest, which witnessed a 50 percent voter turnout. His predecessor, Ebrahim Raisi was close to conservative factions. He lost his life during a helicopter crash in May, while he still had a year to complete his first term in office.