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No decision taken without permission of Leader: Pezeshkian

May 24, 2026 May 24, 2026 2 min read 📰 Mehr News Agency
📋 Key Takeaway

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized national unity as the country's most crucial asset for overcoming crises and threats. He reiterated that no decision in Iran is made without the explicit permission of the Supreme Leader. This statement reinforces the hierarchical structure of Iranian governance amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The Iranian government is adapting its electoral process to ensure participation despite international challenges.

👥 Key Players

Alireza Mahmoudi QUOTED
Director General of Consular Affairs
"He said, adding that the issue should not be politicized."
Masoud Pezeshkian (مسعود پزشکیان) QUOTED
Iranian official
"No decision taken without permission of Leader."

⚡ Actions

Iranian government ANNOUNCE Iranian expats in Canada
"Ballot boxes for Iran's presidential elections will be available on the border between Canada and the United States."
Confidence: 90%
Iran and Saudi Arabia NEGOTIATE Iranians on Hajj pilgrimage
"Iran and Saudi Arabia are negotiating to lay the ground for Iranians who are on Hajj pilgrimage."
Confidence: 70%
Iranian government SET UP ballot boxes in Iraq, Germany, US, UK
"Polling stations will be set up in countries such as Germany, Iraq, the US, and the UK."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Iran sets up ballot boxes for presidential elections on US soil after Canada denies access for Iranian expats.

  • Iranian government announce Iranian expats in Canada
  • Iran and Saudi Arabia negotiate Iranians on Hajj pilgrimage
  • Iranian government set up ballot boxes in Iraq, Germany, US, UK

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it allows Iranian expats to participate in the electoral process despite international barriers.
🌍 Regional: Because it reflects ongoing diplomatic tensions between Iran and Canada.
🌐 International: Because it highlights the complexities of voting rights for expatriates.

📚 Background

The Iranian government is adapting its electoral process to ensure participation despite international challenges.

📝 Key Evidence

"Ballot boxes for Iran's presidential elections will be available on the border between Canada and the United States."
→ This proves the Iranian government's adaptation to international voting challenges.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 80%
The source is a state-run news agency, which may present information favorably towards the Iranian government.

https://en.mehrnews.com/news/216960/ Jun 27, 2024, 6:32 PM News ID 216960 Politics Politics Jun 27, 2024, 6:32 PM Iranian official: Iranian expats in Canada can cast their votes on US soil TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Ballot boxes for Iran's presidential elections will be available on the border between Canada and the United States after the former refused to let Iranian nationals residing in that country have ballot boxes on its soil.

The director general of consular affairs of Iran's foreign ministry Alireza Mahmoudi said in an interview on Thursday that it is the Iranians’ inalienable right to turn out to vote

This is a entirely consular matter, he said, adding that the issue should not be politicized. 

Ballot boxes for Iran's presidential elections will be set up on the border between Canada and the United States following coordination with Iran's Interest Section in Washington after Canada refused to allow Iranian nationals residing in that country to have ballot boxes in its territory, he said.

Iran’s election for its next president will take place a year early, on June 28, after President Ebrahim Raeisi lost his life in a helicopter crash 40 days ago.

Polling stations will be set up in countries such as Germany, Iraq, the US, and the UK, Mahmoudi said.

Iranian voters can vote in neighboring Iraq, where 24 ballot boxes will be set up, he stated.

The official said that Iran and Saudi Arabia are negotiating to lay the ground for Iranians who are on Hajj pilgrimage in the Arab country.

The diplomatic efforts have not been effective so far, he further pointed out.

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News ID 216960 Kamal Iranidoost

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