As Ali Khamenei grows older, and no clear favourite to replace the 84-year-old as Iran’s supreme leader emerges, speculation has increased around a possible succession by his son Mojtaba.
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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks to the media after casting his vote during the parliamentary and assembly of experts elections. ZUMAPRESS.com Friday’s sham elections for ...
Iran is holding two sets of elections on March 1, for a new parliament and also for the Assembly of Experts -- the body that selects the country's supreme leader. Given that the current holder of ...
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Parliamentary vote seen as test of establishment's legitimacy First big test since bloody 2022-23 crackdown on wave of protest Voting extended to 1830 GMT Survey suggests turnout could be below 42 ...
Iran held its first parliamentary election since the 2022 protests over mandatory hijab laws following Mahsa Amini's death in police custody. Iranian officials encouraged voter turnout, but ...
Iran held its first parliamentary election Friday since mass 2022 protests over mandatory hijab laws following the death of Mahsa Amini, apparently drawing a low turnout amid calls for a boycott.
The election results indicate that conservative politicians will dominate the next parliament, which is scarcely surprising given the tightly controlled procedures. IRANIANS VOTE during the ...
Iran's supreme leader urged voters to come out in droves on Friday and show the foes of the Islamic republic a "strong and fervent" election process for parliament and the key Assembly of Experts.
Tehran, Iran – Iranians will head to voting stations on Friday for parliamentary elections and to vote for the political and religious leaders who will choose the next supreme leader. Tens of ...