Nearly all opposition and independent candidates were disqualified from contesting.
In a run-off parliamentary election, the hardline factions in Iran have tightened their hold on power. For now, the regime has retained the upper hand, thanks to a harsh crackdown by security forces and a lack of leadership and coordination among the protesters.
This means that the next legislative period, which according to the Interior Ministry starts on June 27, will also be dominated by a majority of hardliners loyal to the regime.
There are also more than 40 independent and moderate candidates in the next parliament. However, according to observers, as in the last four years, they will not have much influence on legislative decisions. The majority of the remaining seats in the provinces also went to hardliners.
