WEB-IRAN-VOTE-REFORMISTS

The video discusses the recent Iranian elections, highlighting the victory of the ruling conservatives and the reformists' claims of unfair disqualification of candidates. Despite this, moderates are expected to gain slightly in parliament. Attention is now on the upcoming presidential elections, with reformists hoping for a strong candidate like former President Mohammed Hatami to challenge the incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The political landscape is set for an interesting year, with historical context from local elections in 2006 influencing current strategies.

What was a significant factor that hindered the reformist opposition's success in the Iranian elections?

• Internal party conflicts

• Poor voter turnout

• Mass disqualification of candidates

• Lack of funding

How did the moderates fare in the recent Iranian parliamentary elections?

• They formed a coalition with conservatives

• They maintained their current count

• They lost all their seats

• They slightly increased their representation

What is the reformists' perspective on the recent polls and runoff votes?

• They see them as a setback

• They believe they guarantee victory

• They view them as a warm-up for future elections

• They consider them irrelevant

Who is expected to lead the reformist movement in the upcoming presidential elections?

• Ali Khamenei

• Hassan Rouhani

• Mohammed Hatami

• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

What historical event is mentioned as a starting point for the current political direction in Iran?

• The 2009 presidential elections

• The 2006 local elections

• The 2013 parliamentary elections

• The 1997 presidential elections