Purge of reformists in Iran election could doom nuclear deal, say diplomats

Hardliners poised to sweep to power after 90% of reformist candidates barred from ballot Iran's clerical establishment is so determined to fix this month's parliamentary elections that hardliners are likely to sweep to power, bringing closer the final collapse of the Iran nuclear deal, according to western diplomats. Reformist candidates have been systematically purged from the parliamentary elections due on 21 February after vetting by the Guardian Council, a 12-strong body of lawyers and relig...