France 24
Iranians head to the polls on Friday for a double election: one for their parliament and one for the Assembly of Experts, the body that could appoint the next Supreme Leader. It’s the first time these two bodies are up for election on the same day, and much has changed: the nuclear deal signed in Vienna, the lifting of economic sanctions, and Iran’s return to the international scene. Could this be the turning point that changes the balance of power between reformists and conservatives?
Our guests
Ardavan AMIR ASLANI
International lawyer and author
Ellie GERANMAYEH
Policy Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)
Patrick CLAWSON
Senior fellow, Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Reza MARASHI
Research Director, National Iranian American Council
Part 1 :
http://www.france24.com/en/20160225-debate-iran-elections-khamenei-rouhani-part-one
Part 2 :
http://www.france24.com/en/20160225-debate-iran-elections-khamenei-rouhani-part-two