Desperate Measures: Iran Regime’s Candy-Coated Elections

Etemad, an Iran regime’s state-run newspaper, recently released an infographic shedding light on the forthcoming parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections in Iran. According to their analysis, only 9 out of the country’s 31 provinces witness competitive elections, while the remainder are deemed non-competitive—a stark indicator of the regime’s grip on power.

Facing this challenge, the regime has resorted to desperate measures in an attempt to salvage its credibility. Among these tactics, as reported by state-run media, is the distribution of chocolates to incentivize…