Presidential elections were held in Iran on 11 June 1993, which resulted in the re-election of the incumbent president, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.

[2] Rafsanjani's vote declined dramatically in comparison to the previous election amid a lower turnout.

Discontent with the economic situation and voter apathy are the other reasons cited for the relatively low turnout in the election.

[3] United Press International reported an independent survey have found "the bulk of those who stayed away did so because they were displeased with the clergy or did not believe their vote would make any difference to the government.

[4] Economist Ahmad Tavakkoli also ran on a platform of economic reform and more benefits for the working-class.