Investigations by the English section of Voice of America indicate that the Iranian government's attempt to hold its 'electoral show' in the United States, with the presence of opponents of the Islamic Republic, has failed. According to information obtained and investigations conducted by Voice of America, the Islamic Republic had prepared 33 centers for voting by Iranians residing in various parts of the United States, of which less than half successfully held the voting show, and at least three announced polling places were forced to cancel their events due to pressure and the presence of opponents of the Islamic Republic. The investigations also show that for the voting show on Friday, July 8, to determine the successor to Ebrahim Raisi, besides its representation in Washington, the Islamic Republic used several Islamic center buildings, churches, a car dealership, and a number of hotels, but was unable to achieve its goals. Jason Brodsky, director of the United Against a Nuclear Iran group, stated: 'The Islamic Republic and its agents are aware of the public's hatred for the Tehran regime and its agents, and they fear the Iranian diaspora.' He added: 'The regime and its agents want to keep voting activities in the United States as hidden as possible to prevent shaming campaigns due to their fear of the organizational power of Iranians abroad.' Investigations by the U.S. Census Bureau show that about half a million people in America are either born in Iran or of Iranian descent. A report by Voice of America on Friday, July 8, from in front of the Islamic Republic's interests office in Washington showed that only 35 people entered this center to vote during the designated 9-hour period. Protests against the government elections took place in front of the Islamic Republic's interests office in the U.S. capital. Which is more important for Iranians: the U.S. elections or the Islamic Republic? The U.S.: Elections under the Islamic Republic's method are neither free nor fair. A car attack on one of the opponents of the Islamic Republic in the U.S.; the injured individual was taken to the hospital. Protests by Iranians in several countries condemned the 'government circus elections.' The opponents' response to the 'fake reforms' of the government: 'We will not put our finger in the bloody ballot box of the Islamic Republic.'
Exclusive Report by Voice of America on the Islamic Republic's Failure to Stage Voting in the United States
The Iranian government's attempt to conduct a voting show in the U.S. was largely unsuccessful, with only a fraction of the planned polling places operating and significant opposition from Iranian expatriates. This highlights the regime's fear of dissent among the Iranian diaspora and the lack of legitimacy in its electoral processes.
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📰 What Happened
Iran's voting attempt in the U.S. failed amid protests and opposition presence.
- Iranian government announce Iranians in the United States
- Opponents of the Islamic Republic protest Iranian government
- Polling places cancel Iranian government
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Iranian government's electoral efforts in the U.S. were largely unsuccessful.
📝 Key Evidence
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