Iran's New Parliament Strengthens Hand Of Rohani, Reformists
The new Iranian parliament to be sworn in on May 28 brings a fresh crop of reformist lawmakers who will back President Hassan Rohani efforts to modernize Iran's economy and social policies. Their victories ended the 12-year dominance of conservative hardliners in the 290-member body, which is officially called Analysts say the shift in power will help advance Rohani's agenda of warmer relations with the West, increasing personal freedoms, and greater rights for women. A record 18 women were elected to parliament in elections held in ...
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