Iranian parliamentary dissolution referendum, 1953

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A referendum on the dissolution of Parliament was held in Iran between 3 and 10 August 1953. The result saw 99.9% vote in favour of the dissolution. The government was overthrown in a coup d'état on 19 August.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	2,043,600	99.9
Against	1,300	0.1
Total	2,044,600	100
Source: Nohlen et al.