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Iran reports high turnout in parliament vote
Early results show victory for supporters of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with officials claiming 64 per cent voter turnout.
04 Mar 2012 08:04 GMT
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What it takes to run for Iran's parliament
D. Parvaz28 Feb 2012 10:56 GMT
As two experts explain, winning a seat in Iran's parliament is no simple undertaking.
Explainer: Iran's complex political system
29 Feb 2012 07:24 GMT
Intertwined councils and laws ensure the authority of the Supreme Leader over the president and the parliament.
Vote to test unity of Iran's conservatives
Mujib Mashal24 Feb 2012 19:40 GMT
Virtual absence of the reformists pits increasingly divided conservatives against each other in assembly elections.
Iranians abroad question impact of elections
D. Parvaz01 Mar 2012 06:36 GMT
Iranian expatriates can't vote in parliamentary elections, but they still pay close attention to internal politics.
A look at opposition groups in Iran since the 1979 revolution that toppled the Shah.
Last Modified: 01 Mar 2012 15:33 GMT
Parliamentary candidates conclude campaigns ahead of Friday vote expected to offer clues to country's political future.
Last Modified: 29 Feb 2012 20:25 GMT
Amnesty says government has increased "wave of arrests" in attempt to curb free speech before assembly elections.
Last Modified: 28 Feb 2012 12:27 GMT
Week-long campaign commences for parliamentary elections that will likely highlight rivalry within conservative camp.
Last Modified: 24 Feb 2012 09:11 GMT
Facts and Figures
Population: 75 million
Eligible voters: 48 million
Minimum voting age: 18 years
Number of seats: 290 seats
Number of candidates: 3,444, after 36% were disqualified
Number of voting stations: 47,000
Election day: March 2
Official turnout in 2008: 61%
Election quotables
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