Topic: Iran, Elections

Crunching the numbers of Iran's presidential election
Crunching the numbers of Iran's presidential election May 31, 2017 Heshmat Alavi The vote-rigging industry in Iran under the mullahs' rule has been a very long-lasting practice.
Iran's Rouhani exploits a coal mine explosion for electioneering, gets pelted
Iran's Rouhani exploits a coal mine explosion for electioneering, gets pelted May 8, 2017 Hassan Mahmoudi Iran's May 4 coal mine explosion killed 35 miners and injured dozens.  It points to the mullahs' sorry record on worker safety.  No wonder workers are revolting.
Iran’s election, and forbidden enthusiasm toward the West
Iran’s election, and forbidden enthusiasm toward the West April 30, 2017 Mohammad Amin Iran's got massive economic problems and its presidential candidates are seeking engagement with the West. This doesn't sit well with its top ayatollah.
Iran’s Stage-Managed Elections
Iran’s Stage-Managed Elections April 15, 2017 Reza Shafiee The Iranian elections coming up are rigged.  And the hand-picked candidates differ only in their atrocity "accomplishments."  Here's a look at them up close.
Iran’s Presidential Candidates: Two of the Same
Iran’s Presidential Candidates: Two of the Same April 12, 2017 Shahriar Kia The power struggle between the Iranian regime’s factions is merely a dispute over usurping a larger share of plundering the Iranian people’s resources.