Iran's Parliamentary Election Sees Historic Low Turnout Amid Boycott Calls

The first parliamentary election in Iran since the 2022 protests over mandatory hijab laws resulted in a significantly low voter turnout, reflecting widespread public disillusionment.

Iran held its first parliamentary election since the 2022 protests, with a turnout potentially marking a historic low.
Calls for a boycott, led by figures like Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, underscored the election's perceived lack of legitimacy.
Reformist candidates were largely barred from participating, leaving the field dominated by conservatives and hard-liners.
Economic stagnation and sanctions over Iran's nuclear program and military involvements continue to fuel public discontent.
The election also included votes for the Assembly of Experts, crucial for selecting the country's next supreme leader amid Ayatollah Khamenei's advanced age.