Iran’s supreme leader declared a “victory” for Iran after the election of an ultra-hard line cleric as president saw anti-Western conservatives cement control of all branches of power for the first time in a decade.

Ebrahim Raisi, 60, was declared president elect on Saturday afternoon after taking more than 62 percent of votes.

Our Senior Foreign Correspondent, Roland Oliphant, was there for the victory rally.

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