on february 17th, iranian interior minister ahmad vahidi announced that 103 parties and 20 electoralor the forthcoming late winter election. minister vahidi further revealed that several other coalitions are also gearing up for participation. according to shora gc, vahidi commended the qualification of an impressive 15,000 candidates or the parliament. election, he highlighted the diverse backgrounds of the candidates, noting that among them are 1,100 professors, 250 doctors, 1,700 teachers, 400 judges and 1,700 women showcasing the breathth of expertise and representation within the pool of qualified candidates. as iran braces for election, politician says future is in the hands of people. in an interview with far. news on sunday, ali akbar salihi stressed the importance of active participation in the impending parliamentary elections, stating that it is not merely a recommendation, but rational decision to. times writes, underscoring the crucial role of unity in determining the country's faith, he urged citizens to join hands and actively take part in the electoral process. emphasi