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Hassan Rouhani wins Iran presidential election

Reformist-backed cleric Hassan Rouhani has won Iran's presidential election, securing just over 50 per cent of the vote and so avoiding the need for a run-off.

Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf was well behind in second place.

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