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In Iran, Gaza War Overshadows Preparations for 2024 Legislative Vote

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62% : As the war in Gaza continues to hold public attention, Iran is gearing up for parliamentary elections next year where many conservatives are determined to tighten their grip on power.
38% : Zeidabadi says the repercussions of the Gaza conflict could also impact the election results especially if Hamas, which Iran supports, was defeated.
37% : With the preparations under way, many in Iran are preoccupied with mounting economic difficulties and the aftershocks of last year's mass protests triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini. Political scientist Ahmad Zeidabadi says he expects voters to refrain from taking to the polls "if the system cannot offer them reasons for hope and change.
35% : 'Fervent' elections Next year's elections will be the first since nationwide protests rocked Iran following Amini's death in September 2022.

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