Participation in elections national duty of all Iranian: Jewish leader

“The Jewish community has always had a warm welcome to holding the elections,” said Sion Mahgerefteh, the President of Isfahan Jewish Society.

“Iran’s elections, now being observed by all foreign countries, will have great influence on the future of Iran’s foreign policy,” Mahgerefteh said.

“From the time that the elected president is announced, we all have to support him to help develop the country for the better,” Mahgerefteh also added.

The 12th presidential and the fifth city and village council election are being held all over Iran today. By-elections are also being held in the cities of Isfahan (in Isfahan), Maragheh, Ahar, Heris (in East Azarbaijan), Ajabshir, Bastak, Parsian and Bandar Lengeh (in Hormuzgan) to elect representatives for a number of vacant parliament seats.

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