Iran to Hold June Presidential Election in 120 Countries

The remarks were made by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates’ Affairs Hassan Qashqavi in Tehran today.
“The Iranian presidential election abroad will be held at 280 ballot stations in 120 countries on five continents concurrent with Iran, ” said Qashqavi, who also heads the Supervisory Body Overseeing Iran’s Presidential Election Abroad.
The Iranian diplomat noted that the voting in every country will begin at 8:00 a.m. local time on June 14.
Qashqavi noted that Iranian expatriates can vote in the next election with valid Iranian passports.
The 11th presidential election will take place on June 14, 2013. Registration of candidates started on May 7 and finished at 6 pm on Saturday.
The president of Iran is elected for a four-year term in a national election and the Guardian Council vets the candidates for qualifications.