Iran elections: Polls open in first elections since mass protests - BBC News

A low voter turnout is expected in Iran's elections following the 2022 protests over headscarf laws.

4 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated Topics2022 Iran protestsImage source, EPABy Sofia Ferreira SantosBBC NewsVoting is under way in Iran as the country holds its first elections since the 2022 anti-government protests.

Friday's elections are seen as a crucial test of legitimacy and national support for Iran's leadership - but a low turnout is expected.

Voter apathy remains high following a period of unrest after the death of Mahsa Amini - who was detained for wearing an "improper" hijab.

More than 61.2 million people are eligible to vote.

Two separate polls are taking place on Friday: one to elect the next members of parliament, and another to elect members of the Assembly of Experts.

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