Iranians vote in parliament elections that favor conservatives
(WorldNews Health)

Iranians voted for a new parliament Friday, with turnout seen as a key measure of support for Iran´s leadership as sanctions weigh on the economy and U.S. pressure isolates the country diplomatically. The disqualification of more than 7,000 potential candidates, most of them reformists and moderates, raised the possibility of lower-than-usual turnout. Among those disqualified were 90 sitting members of parliament who had wanted to run for re-election. Advertisement The election comes at a time of growing economic hardship for many in Iran. U.S. sanctions have strangled Iran`s ability to sell its oil abroad, forcing its economy into recession. Also looming over the election is the threat of...