Allies of Iran's President Heading for a Majority in Parliament

TEHRAN, March 16 -- Iranian politicians from the same faction that backed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad appeared set to win a majority of seats in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results released Sunday.
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Thomas Erdbrink

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