Why are parties in Iran visible only during the election season? As the elections approach, the names of the parties are back in the news. But when the competition is over, why do so many leave the place? While the political participation of the people is emphasized in the official space, the parties face obstacles to act independently and influence the decisions. In such an atmosphere, contests are formed mainly around figures and parties have less opportunity to follow the demands of the people between two elections, cultivate new political forces and monitor the performance of governments. What obstacles pushed the parties and what effect does this situation have on the representation of the people's demands? / The hour is seven, the fatwa | news | Sports 7.

Why are parties in Iran visible only during the election season? As the elections approach, the names of the parties are back in the news. But when the competition is over, why do so many leave the place? While the political participation of the people is emphasized in the official space, the parties face obstacles to act independently and influence the decisions. In such an atmosphere, contests are formed mainly around figures and parties have less opportunity to follow the demands of the people between two elections, cultivate new political forces and monitor the performance of governments. What obstacles pushed the parties and what effect does this situation have on the representation of the people's demands? / The hour is seven, the fatwa | news | Sports 7.