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Green, Black and Red: The Story of a Failed Movement
The tenth Iranian presidential election in 2009 was different from previous elections. Four candidates were competing: incumbent president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, conservative Mohsen Rezaei, reformist…
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Latest election results show reformists taking most seats
According to the latest reports, 42 more reformists found their way into the 10th Parliament in the second round of elections held on April…
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Elected reformist MPs to meet first time since winning
Iranian reformist MP Mohammadreza Tabesh has announced that the reformist and moderate MPs who won seats in the first round of elections are to…
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Protesters with Hezbollah banners threaten Reformist speakers
An event featuring reformist speakers at Elm o Sanaat University in Tehran was swarmed by hecklers who carried yellow Hezbollah banners and threatened the…
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Reformists give recommendations for second round of voting
Iran’s reformists report that they are endorsing 52 candidates in the second round of parliamentary elections next month. Al Sufi, a spokesman for the…
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Isfahan candidate disqualified despite voter support
Nasim Online reported on Tuesday March 22 that Minoo Khaleghi, a leading candidate in Isfahan, was disqualified by the Guardian Council. Her name had…
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Rohani foresees economic growth in wake of reformist victories
The Iranian president has commended the people’s choice in electing moderates in the elections, saying that choice will translate into prosperity for the country…
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Reformists outnumber conservatives in next Parliament
The final vote count in Iran reveals 83 reformists, 78 conservatives, 60 independents and five minority representatives have won their seats in parliament. ISNA…
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Reformists delay celebration of election victories
The office of Mohammadreza Aref, chairman of the Reformists’ Supreme Policy Council for the elections and the Moderation and Development Party, announced that they…
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Reformist candidate suffers attacks on car, relatives
Reports from Azerbaijan indicate that the automobile of Masood Namazi, a reformist candidate in Shabastar, was set on fire. Namazi is reportedly a board…
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Reformists endorse select candidates for Assembly of Experts
The Reformists Supreme Council of election policy has released a list of 62 candidates it is endorsing in the Assembly of Experts election. On…
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Extremists wield pressure to cancel speeches by reformists
A speaking event for reformist figures Ali Shakourirad and Faezeh Hashemi at Shiraz University was reportedly cancelled due to pressure from extremists. The Human…