VOICED : Iran votes in head-to-head between diplomacy and resistance

The video discusses the upcoming Iranian presidential election, focusing on the economic issues central to the campaigns. Incumbent Hassan Rouhani and conservative Ebrahim Raisi are the main candidates. Rouhani's administration has seen some economic improvements, but challenges like unemployment persist. Rouhani frames the election as a choice between freedom and repression, while his opponents focus on job creation. The outcome could affect Iran's openness to the West.

What is the primary focus of the Iranian presidential campaigns?

• Foreign relations

• Economic issues

• Healthcare reform

• Education policies

Who are the two main candidates in the Iranian presidential election?

• Ebrahim Raisi and Hassan Rouhani

• Mohammad Javad Zarif and Ali Larijani

• Mohammad Khatami and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

• Ali Khamenei and Mir-Hossein Mousavi

What challenge does Hassan Rouhani face in his reelection campaign?

• Lack of international support

• High inflation rates

• Unemployment and unmet investment promises

• Poor healthcare system

How does Rouhani frame the upcoming election?

• As a choice between tradition and modernization

• As a choice between international isolation and engagement

• As a choice between greater freedom and repression

• As a choice between economic growth and stagnation

What is a potential consequence if conservatives win the election?

• Higher oil exports

• A less open approach to the West

• Increased foreign investment

• Improved relations with the West