Unemployment central to Iran election
Unemployment in Iran stands at about 13 percent, while nearly a third of young people have no job – and that has become a focal point in the election.
The choice for Iran’s presidential election on May 19 comes down to four men, two of whom are the frontrunners.
Current President Hassan Rouhani – of the Reformists bloc – is facing off against Ebrahim Raisi – a Principalist.
Unemployment in Iran stands at about 13 percent, while nearly a third of young people have no job – and that has become a focal point in the election.
Al Jazeera’s Andrew Simmons reports from the capital, Tehran.
Published On 17 May 2017