1953 Iranian parliamentary dissolution referendum
Appearance
Government of Islamic Republic of Iran |
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A referendum on the dissolution of Parliament was held in Iran between 3 and 10 August 1953.[1] The result saw 99.9% vote in favour of the dissolution.[2] The government was overthrown in a coup d'état on 19 August.
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 2,043,600 | 99.9 |
Against | 1,300 | 0.1 |
Total | 2,044,600 | 100 |
Source: Nohlen et al. |