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Thread on Iran view of #Elections2020 
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1/ For Iranians it's the most consequential US election in four decades. They are following every twist & turn, every poll as if their lives depend on it--their livelihood & economy certainly does.
:1/ For Iranians it's the most consequential US election in four decades. They are following every twist & turn, every poll as if their lives depend on it--their livelihood & economy certainly does.
2/ Trump win spells more "maximum pressure" of sanctions & isolation & tension. Biden win viewed as de-escalation, hope for sanctions relief & engagement.
Still...Iranians are divided.
Still...Iranians are divided.
3/ Many Iranians rooting for Biden & for Iran-US relations to stabilize. Sanctions have depleted economy, devalued currency & shrunk purchasing powers. Four more years of this seems untenable.
But some Iranians want Trump to win hoping the economic pressure will topple regime.
But some Iranians want Trump to win hoping the economic pressure will topple regime.
4/ Outcome of US election could influence who will be the next president of Iran. To counter Trump, a hardliner & IRGC candidate is more likely. To engage Biden, a more moderate candidate might emerge.
Iran's election is in June 2021.
Iran's election is in June 2021.
