Legislative in Iran: Conservatives unite behind Mohammad Ghalibaf

Iranian conservative candidate for president and mayor of Tehran, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, delivers a speech at a campaign rally in the Iranian capital (archives). ATTA KENARE / AFP

Text by: Oriane Verdier

In Iran, much criticized for their division, the conservatives finally managed to unite for the legislative elections. In Tehran, they now only present a single list, headed by Mohammad Ghalibaf. He is the former conservative mayor of the city, twice candidate in the presidential elections.

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From our special correspondent in Tehran,

On a stage, facing potential voters, ten of the 30 candidates on the list of former mayor Mohammad Ghalibaf. Among them, Fatemeh Rahbar. She already has three deputy mandates behind her. In his eyes, these legislative elections are an opportunity for the people to strengthen Parliament by voting overwhelmingly conservative. " God willing, with the presence of revolutionary deputies, believers and devoted, with those who follow the ideals of Imam Khomeini, the considerations of the Supreme Leader and the objectives of the revolution, Parliament will regain its power. The Majlis will once again be above other authorities and the country will be back on track. "

In the audience, Nourali Zarinkolah listens attentively. He does not reject the current reform government of President Rohani, but his bulletin, Friday, will be conservative. “ I consider that the group in power is not responsible for the situation. The real culprits are the United States, which made our country pay a very heavy price by violating international rules. In reality, in a normal context, the people are not attached to one party or another. If they consider that one party works better than the other, that it devotes more time to the people than the other, the voters will simply vote for them. "

Head of the list Mohammad Ghalibaf lost the presidential elections twice. This time, if his list wins a great legislative victory, he could run for a position of strength in the presidential elections next year.

► Read also: Meet conservative voters on the streets of Tehran

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