TEHRAN – High turnout in elections is Iran’s greatest deterrent against enemies, a lawmaker has said.

Over the past 38 years, Iran has had the highest electoral turnout in presidential elections compared to many other countries, Elias Hazrati, who is also the editor-in-chief of Etemad newspaper, told ISNA on Wednesday.

“I would like, therefore, to invite all nationalists interested in this land and its peace and security, to demonstrate a powerful image to the world by appearing at polling stations.”

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