Author: Iran election: Young voters’ divide over 2022 protests shapes presidential race

Two years after joining protests against Iran’s rulers, Atousa and Reza, two young Iranians, find themselves on opposite ends of the political spectrum as the presidential elections approach. Atousa, disillusioned with the system, plans to abstain from voting, while Reza, a devout member of the Basij militia, is determined to cast his vote. All six candidates in the upcoming elections are vying for the support of the youth, who make up a significant portion of the population. However, a sense of skepticism and frustration prevails among many Iranians, with hashtags like #ElectionCircus circulating on social media. The unrest in 2022,…