TEHRAN (Tasnim) � Members of City Council of Tehran reelected Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as mayor of Iran�s capital city on Sunday morning.



Qalibaf kept his position as Tehran mayor after winning 16 votes in this morning�s election, defeating his rival Mohsen Hashemi who could garner only 14.

A run-off voting was held after an earlier round saw the two nominees gain an equal number of votes, each 15.

Qalibaf has served in the post for 8 years, and his today�s lead retains him in Tehran municipality for another 4-year term.

By Tasnim News

 

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