Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei departs after casting his ballot in the parliamentary election in Tehran March 2, 2012. [Photo/Agencies] |
TEHRAN - The Iranian parliamentary elections began on Friday morning with some 48 million voters to choose candidates for the 290 seats in the parliament.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cast his ballot shortly after the voting started and called on the Iranians to actively participate in the elections.
"The more turnout of the people, the better for the country and for the future of the country," said Khamenei.