Voice of Nation Coalition (, 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.
Political stance The list was originally called "Government Critics Front" (), as their stance was against Ahmadinejad Government for 2012 election. It was later renamed to Voice of Nation.
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". It has been described as "a slate of moderate conservatives" 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". 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]".
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.
Their lists features a combination of reformist and principlist candidates.
The group has been a supporter of Government of Hassan Rouhani and the nuclear talks.
Voice of Nation posters consist of stylized pictures of constitutional MP Hassan Modarres.
Election results Parliament Election Exclusive seats +/− % Rank Position/Gov. 2012 2 0.68% 7th 2016 9 3.79% 3rd 2020 Did not participate 2024 36 16.20% 3rd
Tehran City Council Election Seats +/− % Rank Position 2013 2 25.80% 3rd
See also :Category:Voice of Nation politicians
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External links Electoral lists 2012 Parliamentary elections 2013 City Council of Tehran election 2016 Parliamentary elections