EghtesadOnline: Tehran Province registered the lowest turnout in the 11th parliamentary election while Kohgilouyeh-Boyerahmad Province saw the largest number of voters, according to data released by the Interior Ministry.

EghtesadOnline: Despite the disqualification of a large number of reformist hopefuls, an Iranian lawmaker said the reformist camp is intent on increasing voter participation through advocating for the inclusion of candidates from all sides of the political spectrum in the upcoming parliamentary election.

EghtesadOnline :Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli announced a 42.5% turnout in the Friday parliamentary vote.

EghtesadOnline: Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called on Iranians to fully participate in the Feb. 21 parliamentary election and make wise choices in order to form a strong legislature.

EghtesadOnline: Coalitions between political parties would not only encourage people to participate in elections, but also serve national interests in the long run, a senior official says.