Four key things to know about Iran's election
For the first time ever, Iranians on Friday voted to elect two key government bodies at the same time: lawmakers to the 290-seat Parliament and 88 members for the Assembly of Experts.
As the final results are being announced, here are four key things to know about the election:
1. Congratulations to Rouhani, but changes will come slowly.
The elections boosted the moderates, but it does not give them a free hand.
Unexpectedly, tens of millions of eligible Iranian voters thronged polling stations hoping to influence the fate of their nation regarding engagement with the world, and their social, political, economic landscapes.… Seguir leyendo »