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February 29, 2016

Iran Election: Reformists Win in Tehran in Victory for Nuclear Deal
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In Iran, the first elections since the landmark nuclear deal appear to
have dealt a victory to reformist allies of President Hassan Rouhani.
While final nationwide results appear unclear, in the capital Tehran,
pro-government parties won all 30 parliamentary seats. Rouhani's allies
also appear to have blocked a number of key hardline clerics from taking
posts on an influential clerical council. The early results are seen as
a victory for the nuclear deal after hardliners opposed it.


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