Iran election shows declining voter support amid calls for change

TEHRAN: Female athletes attend a campaign event for Iranian presidential candidate Saeed Jalili (not pictured) at a Zurkhaneh, a traditional gymnasium, during a campaign event, on Sunday.—AFP

TEHRAN: The first round of Iran’s presidential election revealed shrinking support for both reformists and conservatives even though some voters are pushing for change by backing the sole reformist candidate, analysts say.

Masoud Pezeshkian, the reformist contender, and ultraconservative Saeed...