Iran: Uncertain Times

Uncertain Times The 25th anniversary of the Islamic revolution in Iran coincided with a period of deep political crisis in the country. The crisis was sparked by the decision of the 12-member Guardians Council, a body of Islamic and civil lawyers, appointed to vet candidates for political office, to bar more than 3,500 pro-reform candidates from elections to parliament due on February 20. More than 100 MPs resigned in protest. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country