In pictures: Iran's women vote in election
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About 56m people were eligible to vote in Friday's election
Fears of a low turnout proved unfounded, with about 70% of those eligible to vote doing so
The choice was between the moderate incumbent, Hassan Rouhani, and conservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi
Women were first granted the right to vote in Iran in 1963, but continue to face restrictions
Under Mr Rouhani, Iran has established warmer ties with the US - this Iranian woman cast her vote in a mosque in Manassas, Virginia
Voting was extended by several hours due to high voter turnout - this girl was a bit too young to join in with the adults
Mr Rouhani won with more than 58% of the vote, meaning he will avoid a run-off
These voters turned out at a shrine in the city of Shahre-Ray, south of Tehran
Votes were placed in about 140 countries - this was one domestic voter, in Tehran
- Published20 May 2017
- Published20 May 2017
