Iran's Parliamentary Runoff Election Dominated by Hardliners
Results Underscore Conservatives' Strength
Hardline candidates have secured a majority of seats in Iran's parliamentary runoff election.
The runoff was held after hard-liners performed strongly in the initial round of voting. The results underscore the growing power of conservative forces within the Iranian political system.
The election was seen as a test of the popularity of President Hassan Rouhani, a moderate who has sought to improve relations with the West. However, Rouhani's supporters failed to make significant gains in the runoff.
The hard-liners who now dominate the parliament are likely to oppose Rouhani's agenda on a range of issues, including nuclear policy and relations with the United States.
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