Iran to hold elections in 2000

Tehran - Iran announced yesterday that the first round of parliamentary elections, crucial for the future of moderate President…

Tehran - Iran announced yesterday that the first round of parliamentary elections, crucial for the future of moderate President Mohammad Khatami's reform agenda, will be held on February 18th.

The Islamic republic's 270-member assembly, or Majlis, is elected every four years by universal suffrage.

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