1984 Iranian legislative election
Parliamentary elections were held in Iran on 15 April 1984, with a second round on 17 May. The majority of seats were won by independents, whilst the Islamic Republican Party was the only party to win seats. Voter turnout was 65.1% in the first round. The Freedom Movement of Iran declared that it would boycott the elections after its headquarters was attacked and the authorities refused to permit the party to hold two seminars. Background. The election was held under conditions of severe sanctions on politic and economical sector as well as war with Iraq's  Baathist government (Iran-Iraq War). This election was also first time since 1979 revolution which only one political party were allowed to participated (as other political parties were banned & even dissolved before this election). Conduct. The election was held under conditions of war with Iraq's Baathist government (Iran-Iraq War), caused many cities in border with Iraq were severely destroyed (or could not hold direct election). Therefore. this election was conducted with two ways : Out of 193 constituencies, 187 (including 5 electoral districts for religious minorities) hold direct election while the six others hold indirect elections. These six were  : Results. 130 seats were elected in second round. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani remained in his position as Speaker of Majlis By-elections. For second period of Majlis, five by-elections were held. It was held on :