Voice of the Nation
Political party in Iran
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Voice of Nation Coalition[5] (Persian: ائتلاف صدای ملت, also translated the People's Voice or Nation's Voice) is a coalition for the Iranian 2012, 2016, and 2024 legislative elections, led by Ali Motahari.
Voice of Nation Coalition ائتلاف صدای ملت | |
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| Leader | Ali Motahari |
| Spokesperson | Hamid Reza Katouzian[1] |
| Founded | February 6, 2012[1] |
| Split from | United Front of Principlists[1] |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Centre to centre-right |
| National affiliation | Principlists (2012–2013) Reformists (2013–present) |
| Colors | Gold and indigo[3] |
| Slogan | |
| Parliament | 43 / 290 |
Political stance
The list was originally called "Government Critics Front" (Persian: جبهه منتقدین دولت), as their stance was against Ahmadinejad Government for 2012 election. It was later renamed to Voice of Nation.[1]
The group is self-proclaimed principlist, as it states in a statement published February 2012 it is "proud to be affiliated with the principlism, although we are critical of some principlists".[1] It has been described as "a slate of moderate conservatives"[3] and "a moderate conservative tendency which includes dissident deputies campaigning on a more reformist platform, stressing the rights of the people and freedom of speech within the constitution".[2] According to Anoushiravan Ehteshami, the group is a "parliamentary list of middle-of-the-road conservatives... which tried to form a bridge between the two poles [i.e. Reformists and Principlists]".[5]
The group's leader, Ali Motahari believes that there are shortcomings in both principlist and reformist camps and has called for the removal of the "artificial wall" between the two.[3]
Their lists features a combination of reformist and principlist candidates.[6]
The group has been a supporter of Government of Hassan Rouhani and the nuclear talks.[6]
Voice of Nation posters consist of stylized pictures of constitutional MP Hassan Modarres.[4][7]
Election results
Parliament
| Election | Exclusive seats | +/− | % | Rank | Position/Gov. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 / 290 |
 2 |
0.68% | 7th |
Opposition | |||
| 2016 | 11 / 290 |
9 |
3.79% | 3rd |
Confidence and supply | |||
| 2020 | Did not participate | |||||||
| 2024 | 47 / 290 |
36 |
16.20% |  3rd |
Minority | |||
Tehran City Council
| Election | Seats | +/− | % | Rank | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8 / 31 (26%) |
2 |
25.80% | 3rd |
Opposition |