`` The capture of the drone was another slap in the face of the enemies of the Islamic Republic , '' declared another poster , above a photo of the U.S. spy drone that was captured by Iran late last year . Many voters participate , but others sit it out , saying vote is ` ` . '' The parliamentary election had about 100 candidates vying for 290 seats . Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 's 2009 re - election drew throngs to the streets over corruption allegations . Iran faces an escalating international crisis over its nuclear program .
Many voters participate , but others sit it out , saying vote is ` ` . '' The parliamentary election had about 100 candidates vying for 290 seats . Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 's 2009 re - election drew throngs to the streets over corruption allegations . Iran faces an escalating international crisis over its nuclear program .