Iran touts democratic bona fides amid restricted presidential poll
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Authorities severely curtail civil liberties necessary for free elections, while power ultimately lies in the supreme leader’s hands.
Authorities severely curtail civil liberties necessary for free elections, while power ultimately lies in the supreme leader’s hands.