Iranian presidential election, 1997

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Iranian presidential election of 1997 took place on May 23, 1997, which resulted in an unpredicted win for the reformist candidate Mohammad Khatami.

[edit] Barring candidates

The Council of Guardians blocked 234 candidates from running for the presidency because they lacked the religious and political qualifications^[1]^[2]. Only four candidates were permitted to run for office.

[edit] Issues

The candidates were asked about their opinion on the fatwa against Salman Rushdie. Ali Akbar Nateq-Nouri said that any "a good Muslim" would carry out the fatwa^[3]. Mohammad Khatami avoided the issue^[3]. Mohammad Khatami's supporters called Nateq-Nouri the "Taliban" of Iran^[4].

Mohammad Khatami expressed support for the easing Islamic regulations "from women's dress to whether TV satellite dishes should be allowed."^[5]

[edit] Results

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**Summary of the 22 May 1997 Iranian Presidential **election results**[1]**
Candidates	Votes	%
Ali Akbar Nateq-Nouri
Mohammed Khatami	20,700,00	70
Mohammed Mohammadi Reyshahri
Reza Zavarei [2]
Total (turnout ?% )	29,700,000	100

[edit] See also

Iranian presidential election, 2001

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[0] Calls for reform grow louder as Iran goes to polls 24 May 1997

[1] Iran’s Myth of Moderation 18 March 2002

[a-2] Rushdie key issue in Iran election 22 May 1997

[b-3] Election farce as Iran chooses its president 22 May 1997

[4] CNN - Iranians look for economic help from Friday's election - May 19, 1997

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Iranian presidential election, 1997

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[edit] Barring candidates

[edit] Issues

[edit] Results

[edit] See also

[edit] References and notes

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