Harper’s Index: Geopolitical Edition

1. Number of candidates advancing to the Iranian presidential runoff: 2 Source
2. Percentage of votes reportedly secured by the leading candidate, Masoud Pezeshkian, in Iran's election: just below 50% Source
3. Number of times "sanctions-busting" was cited at a UN meeting addressing North Korea's recent activities: multiple Source
4. Days until the expected Iranian presidential election runoff as of June 29, 2024: 6 Source
5. Predicted short-term economic impact of sanctions on the Moscow Stock Exchange, according to a U.S. investor: Minimal Source
6. Number of SEC allegations against cryptocurrency giant Binance deemed plausible by a U.S. federal judge: several Source
7. Votes percentage needed to avoid a runoff in the Iranian presidential election: 50% Source
8. Number of reformist candidates who qualified for the Iranian runoff: 1 Source
9. Description given by the Kremlin to the EU’s nominee for chief diplomat: "a rabid Russophobe" Source
10. Number of years weapons have been traced in Ukrainian attacks as per a UN report: since 2014 Source
11. Increase in voter turnout expected to benefit reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian in Iran's presidential election: significant Source
12. Alleged source of missile debris in Ukraine according to a UN research expert: North Korea Source
13. Anticipated consequences of Washington's latest sanctions on Russia as per analysts: unintended Source
14. Number of candidates with the label "ultraconservative" in the Iranian runoff: 1 Source
15. Number of days after the June 29 report until the Iranian presidential runoff: 6 Source
16. Number of candidates who reportedly lead in partial results in the Iranian presidential election: 2 Source

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