Breaking News  Voting Closes in Iran Presidential Election
Polling stations have closed across most of Iran, where
officials extended voting by several hours to accommodate what
they described as a large turnout in the country's presidential
election. State-run news agencies say the vote count is
underway, with results expected to be announced in several
hours.  Millions of Iranians voted Friday to choose a successor
to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Western news agencies reported
long lines at some polling stations even as the vote was
scheduled to end.  State-run media said polling stations would
remain open to allow those already in line to vote. An Iranian
election official told the French news agency turnout was likely
to reach at least 70 percent.  Iran's leaders historically like
to tout high voter turnout, though many observers had expected a
lower turnout after what was described as an inspiring campaign.
Analysts say the high interest in the carefully orchestrated
campaign may be due to the candid