As Iran's presidential election approaches a crucial final, run-off round, the nation and the international community are closely watching the two remaining candidates vying for the presidency. CBS News producer Seyed Bathaei recently spoke with correspondent Elizabeth Palmer about the candidates and the potential implications of their leadership for Iran and its relations with the rest of the world.
The two candidates who have emerged as the frontrunners are Ebrahim Raisi, the conservative judiciary chief, and Abdolnasser Hemmati, the former governor of Iran's central bank. The stark contrast between these candidates highlights the significant political divide within. . .