there were no clear winners among them. officials say, quoting from governor of tehran province aliza fakharilaw says any candidate who wins at least 20% of the valid votes can enter parliament in the first round, but if they fail to garner at least 20% of the ballots, they will probably go to second round. over 250,000 forces ensure security of elections, official says iranian interior ministry's deputy for security affairs majid mirahmadi said friday, over 250,000 forces have been tased with ensuring the security of elections and guarding the polling sites. shari writes, miradi said on friday morning that long cues of voters have been formed at many polling stations across the country, describing it as major epic. he noted that full security prevails at all polling stations, thanks to the efforts by the security and intelligence organizations. venezuela congratulates iran on elections, commands. people's will. venezuela's foreign minister has congratulated iran and its people on their elections and their dedications to combatting foreign plots. venezuela has congratulated iran in celebratio