"The outcome is that Khamenei aimed to resolve the issue of succession and ensure the regime's survival after his death through this election. However, he failed in this endeavor, bringing the regime one significant step closer to its downfall," said Maryam Rajavi, president-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, the world's largest exiled Iranian dissident movement.
Moderate, hard-liner candidates set for run-off in Iranian election; critics say contest is a sham
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The NCRI, led by President-elect Maryam Rajavi, says the weekend is a key opportunity for Iranian dissidents and democracy-minded demonstrators to make their voices heard.
As Iran braces for vote, regime foes plan major 'free Iran' rally Saturday in Berlin
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