Iran’s interim president Mohammad Mokhber says initial reports from polling stations show the voter turnout in Iran’s presidential election is robust.

“People have always recognized the responsibility and have demonstrated large participation on different occasions, including elections,” Mokhber told reporters on the sidelines of his visit to Lorzadeh Mosque in Tehran.

“My observations from visits to different stations confirm that there is robust participation in the electoral process,” he said.

The government’s responsibility is to prepare the grounds for a high turnout, Mokhber said, adding that the security is well established and there were “no worries” for holding the election.

The snap election is being held following the unexpected passing of former President Ebrahim Raiesi in a helicopter crash on May 19, 2024.

Polls will close at 6:00 p.m. (1430 GMT), subject to extension by the interior ministry if necessary.

More than 61 million people are eligible to vote, the head of the election headquarters said.

Voting was underway at 58,640 polling stations across the country, mostly in schools and mosques. Early projections of the results are expected by Saturday morning and official results by Sunday.

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