Reasons why people may not trust elections in Iran

The Guardian Council is known for disqualifying reformist and opposition candidates, effectively narrowing the field of candidates to those approved by the ruling regime. This manipulation of the candidate selection process undermines the principle of free and fair elections, as it limits the choice available to Iranian voters and perpetuates the dominance of the ruling regime. Furthermore, the lack of transparency in the electoral process is also evident in the way that elections are conducted and monitored in Iran.