Iran's conservatives dominate elections marked by low turnout
Iran is scrambling to boost turnout ahead of legislative elections on March 1, but calls on voters to show up to the polls may be falling on deaf ears as Iranians grapple with an ailing economy, growing political distrust and a quashed protest movement.
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3 developments- Feb 28, 2024‘A show and propaganda:’ Iran braces for low-turnout election amid silenced dissent, tumbling economy
- Mar 1, 2024Only lean-left coverage:Iran's political leaders wary of low voter turnout
- Mar 2, 2024Iran counts ballots in vote seen favouring conservatives
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