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Political tensions mark Iranian elections

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Tehran (Iran), 19 Feb, EFE, (Camera: Marina Villén).- The parliamentary elections in Iran are taking place in amid complications such as the United States' sanctions and growing tensions with this country, as well as pressure from Europe on nuclear issues and internal social discontent. FOOTAGE OF THE GREAT TEHRAN BAZAAR, THE STREETS OF TEHRAN, ELECTION POSTERS, THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE REVOLUTION AND THE VISIT OF THE HEAD OF EUROPEAN DIPLOMACY, JOSEP BORRELLSTATEMENTS FROM FATEME FARHUDI, IN PERSIAN:"(It is anticipated that they won't go to vote) Except for the upper classes, who perhaps represent 2 or 3 per cent of Iran's population, the rest are below the poverty line and are suffering in a very hard situation."AND JOSEP BORRELL

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