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A hardline act to follow: Iran’s presidential election

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Iran's Electoral Disillusionment

This chapter examines the oppressive dynamics of Iran's presidential election, focusing on the consolidation of hardline theocratic power and the limiting actions of the Guardian Council. It highlights the growing disillusionment among the populace, particularly reformists, against a backdrop of economic struggles and diminished democratic prospects.

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