Voters In Iran Choose Between Ahmadinejad And Moderates
06.12.09 |
Voting is underway in Iran, with the outcome to determine if hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad [[ ahmah-DIN-ee-zhahd ]] stays in office. Although there are four candidates, Ahmadinejad's strongest opponent appears to be Mirhossein [[ MEER-hos-SAYN ]] Mousavi [[ moo-saw-VEE ]], a former prime minister who is open to easing tensions with the West. It's also expected Iranians will use the election as a way to show what they think Ahmadinejad has accomplished during his time in office. His management of Iran's oil exporting economy is limping along due to high inflation and unemployment. Officials forecast a heavy turnout from Iran's 46-million eligible voters. Preliminary results are expected early Saturday.
It's not expected Mousavi would bow to Western demands that Tehran stop its uranium enrichment. However, analysts note he would bring a different way to address the Iran-U.S. relationship and the nuclear program. President Obama has indicated a new relationships is possible if Tehran "unclenches its fist."
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