Clerical era: Iran’s elections
The Intelligence from The Economist
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Iran's Electoral Dynamics: Hardliners and Discontent
This chapter examines the Guardian Council's conservative influence on Iran's electoral process, severely restricting voter choice by filtering out reformers. It contextualizes the elections amid rising tensions with the U.S. and domestic discontent due to economic challenges, suggesting a brewing unrest as the electorate faces limited options and a regime struggling for legitimacy.
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