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    Let's hope the other guy wins. :)
    Iran votes in tight presidential election

    Iranians have begun to cast their votes in the country's closely-fought presidential election.

    Incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is facing a strong challenge from former PM Mir Hossein Mousavi in a campaign dominated by the economy.

    The election is being followed with interest around the world for signs of a possible shift in Tehran's attitude.

    If no candidate gets 50% in the first round, the two front-runners will face a run-off vote.

    There has been a surge of interest recently in Iran's presidential election, with unprecedented live television debates between the candidates and rallies attended by thousands.

    That enthusiasm continued into election day, with reports of long queues at polling stations.

    State-run Irna TV said more than five million people cast their vote in the first four hours of voting.

    The country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and both the leading candidates voted early in the day, calling on Iranians to exercise their right to choose the country's next president.

    "I recommend them to just vote based on their own views and decisions," Ayatollah Khamenei said as he voted.

    "God willing, the best and the most deserving person will be elected as the head of the executive body for a four-year period."

    Mr Ahmadinejad thanked the people of Iran "for their goodness, for their greatness, for their selflessness, their sacrifices, and for their forgiveness".

    Mr Mousavi said simply: "God willing, with the nationwide participation of the public, we will see better and more beautiful days."
    BBC NEWS | Middle East | Iran votes in tight presidential election
    "Every man has his weakness. Mine was always just cigarettes."

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    Is Iran a democratic state?
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