Reformists win big in Iran's first elections since landmark nuclear deal
 

Reformists win big in Iran's first elections since landmark nuclear deal
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Iran's reformist-backed candidates and independents allied with President Hassan Rouhani have won sweeping victories in parliament and the assembly that appoints the country's supreme leader.

The results of Iran's first national elections since last year's landmark nuclear deal broadcast Monday on state TV show reformists who favor closer cooperation with the West won at least 85 seats, including all 30 seats in the capital, Tehran, while moderate conservatives won 73 seats, The Associated Press reported. Combined, that gives them a majority in the country's 290-seat parliament.

Hardliners who opposed last summer's nuclear deal brokered with the United States and other world powers won only 68 seats Read more...

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