Iran parliamentary elections

Iran's new parliament has more women than clerics

The outcome saw them outnumber their conservative rivals many hardliners lost seats for the first time since 2004 and capped a remarkable comeback for reformists after years of isolation.

May 01, 2016, 16:21 PM IST

Hassan Rouhani allies win Iran parliament elections second round: Reports

Reformist and moderate politicians allied with President Hassan Rouhani won second round parliamentary elections in Iran, unofficial results said today, opening the door to them controlling the legislature.

Apr 30, 2016, 09:46 AM IST

Iran starts voting in parliament election run-offs

Iranians started voting Friday in second round elections for almost a quarter of parliament`s seats, the latest political showdown between reformists and conservatives seeking to influence the country`s future.

Apr 29, 2016, 10:11 AM IST

58 percent of voters participated in Iran elections

More than 58 percent of voters cast ballots in Iran`s elections, a spokesman for the interior ministry told state television on Saturday.

Feb 27, 2016, 11:00 AM IST