Speaking on CNBC, MEI Research Associate Tan Feng Qin says that the law turnout for Iran’s recent election is likely due to widespread  public apathy and dissatisfaction with the stagnant economy and political scene as well as a boycott movement against the Guardian Council’s disqualification of prominent Reformist candidates. Watch the interview here.

Image caption: Iranian electoral posters and fliers. Photo: Atta Kenare/AFP.