Presidential election an opportunity to counter threats: Iranian EC chairman

TEHRAN,July 16(MNA) – Expediency Council Chairman Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said on Sunday that the presidential election next year will provide an opportunity to counter threats against the country if efforts are made to promote national unity. He said, “Legal, transparent, and free conduct of all stages of the presidential election” will boost hopes and confidence in the Islamic Revolution and the Constitution, and will help foil the plots of the enemies of the Islamic system.