Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters

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Iranians are due to choose a new president this month at a pivotal time for the country, both at home and abroad. Much has changed in the four years since the last election – and here are key reasons why this one will be closely watched.

Growing dissatisfaction

Since the last presidential election in 2017, a series of events has drastically changed the Iranian political landscape. They include deadly crackdowns on anti-government protests; arrests of political and