Officials in
Iran haven't announced the full results from parliamentary
elections two days ago, but on Sunday the country's supreme leader accused enemy “propaganda” of trying to disuade people from voting by amplifying the threat of the coronavirus.
A low turnout could signal widespread dissatisfaction with Iran's clerical rulers and the system they preside over.
A range of crises has beset Iran in the past year, including widespread anti-government
protests in November and U.S.
sanctions piling pressure on the plunging economy.