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The Iranian political system, the 2016 elections & consequences
March 21, 2016 Guest Analyses

The Iranian political system, the 2016 elections & consequences

By Aram Mirzaei Three weeks ago, the first round of the Iranian parliamentary elections & Assembly of Experts elections took place. The elections for the clerical institutional body known as the “Assembly of Experts” is considered to be crucial, as they are believed to be faced with the choice of selecting a new Supreme Leader. Understanding the complexity of Iran’s political system requires a historical insight. The historical political landscape

March 04, 2012 Blog, Uncategorized

Iran elections strengthen Khamenei, weaken Ahmadinejad

Ynet (reluctantly) reports: Initial results from Iranian parliamentary elections show Ahmadinejad losing support, while Khamenei gaining strength. Iranian minister says voter turnout at 64%, claims ‘Americans, Zionists tried to knock down our regime, but nation slapped them in the face by going to vote’ Initial results from Iran’s parliamentary elections suggest that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s camp has been dealt a devastating blow, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s camp might

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