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The last week has seen a cascade of new developments in Iran's presidential race. Just a day before polling opens, we take a look at the latest developments.
Feature: The legacy of the medieval polymath Avicenna has offered Iranians an opportunity to engage with the intersection of their Islamic and Persian heritages, writes Austin Bodetti.
Analysis: This agreement might strengthen Iranian moderates and weaken the hardliners who have driven an aggressive Iranian foreign policy.
![Iranian women MPs [AFP]](/sites/default/files/styles/large_16_9/public/media/images/A2F4EAA6-2A0B-43FC-B523-C7A40DE0B31B.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=CMwzxSSx "Iranian women MPs [AFP]")
In-depth: A new campaign seeks to heal the gender gap and change the male face of Iran's parliament by working to increase female representation, with a target of 50 MPs.
Analysis: the new parliament will be dominated by moderate-minded supporters of President Rouhani, but it is only a more pragmatic manifestation of the same establishment rather than bringing radical change.
Influential aide Ali Akbar Velayati has voiced concern about Donald Trump's election win, and said Syria's Bashar al-Assad should be wary about allying with the president-elect.
Although anyone can put their name down to run, the list of potential candidates is vetted by the 12-member Guardian Council long before polls open.
While King Abdullah's hand-picked successor will work to ensure stability, threats both domestic and foreign pose concerns for the future of the kingdom.
Analysis: Iran's nuclear negotiations could hit a hurdle as hawks in Tehran draw up a list of no-go areas, says Farah al-Zaman Shawki.
The grandson of Ayatollah Khomeini has had his appeal against a ban on running for Iranian elections rejected as Iranians celebrate the anniversary of the Islamic revolution.