Aaron David Miller, Karim Sadjadpour, Robin Wright
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The Aftermath of Iran's Parliamentary Elections
In the aftermath of parliamentary elections in Iran, it is increasingly clear that the Iran is now a one party state.
Source: France 24
Speaking on France 24, Carnegie's Karim Sadjadpour explained that the parliamentary elections in Iran have weakened President Ahmadinejad’s position vis-à-vis Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Sadjadpour argued that in the aftermath of the elections, it is increasingly clear that Iran is now a one party state, the party of Khamenei. In many ways, Sadjadpour added, Khamenei has become a monarch. Ultimately, Sadjadpour notes, “There won’t be a discernible different on the domestic front after these elections. Iran will remain repressive and authoritarian.”
About the Author
Senior Fellow, Middle East Program
Karim Sadjadpour is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on Iran and U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East.
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