"Iran's Record-Low Turnout: The Impact of Unofficial Reports and Calls for Boycott"
Unofficial reports suggest a turnout of around 40% in Iran's parliamentary election, the lowest since the 1979 Islamic revolution, with heavyweight moderates and conservatives abstaining and reformists criticizing the process. Tehran's rulers sought high turnout to restore legitimacy amid economic and political challenges, but official surveys indicated only 41% participation. The election coincided with frustration over Iran's economic woes and restrictions on freedoms, and also included a vote for the influential Assembly of Experts.
