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MEE's 90 second video guide to Iran's elections - and key politicians

Your quick video guide to today's Iranian elections - how the polls work and who is running
MEE's Mary Atkinson breaks down the Iranian election in 90 Seconds

The Iranian elections are often discussed as an existential battle between hardliners and moderates, but with few political parties and thousands of candidates in the running, is that approach a little simplistic?

In 90 seconds, Middle East Eye's Mary Atkinson explains how the polls work and who people will be voting for - and which politician was pelted with tomatoes last year and why:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUrtDdN25yU

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