High voter turnout irked Iran enemies: President

IRI President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has praised the mass participation of the Iranian nation in the country’s 9th legislative elections, saying the move has dismayed the enemies and the ill-wishers of the Islamic Revolution. The vigorous participation of the Iranian people from all walks of life in the elections demonstrates their firm determination and strong belief in the elevated thoughts and ideals of the Islamic Revolution, said President Ahmadinejad on Sunday. He added that the Iranians have constantly safeguarded the ideals of the Islamic Revolution through their presence at different scenes and noted that they once again displayed their full support for the Islamic establishment. Early vote counts from Friday’s Majlis elections in Iran show that more than 64 percent of some 48 million eligible voters cast their ballots in Iran’s 9th parliamentary elections.