Iranian legislative election, 2000 (Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat and Eslamshahr)

The Iranian legislative election, 2000 (Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat and Eslamshahr) refers specifically to the parliamentary election held on February 18, 2000, in the Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat, and Eslamshahr electoral district, which is the largest in Iran and sends a significant number of representatives to the Majlis (the Iranian parliament). This particular election was part of the broader nationwide parliamentary elections of 2000, which saw a decisive victory for reformist parties and candidates allied with then-President Mohammad Khatami.

The Tehran constituency, encompassing the capital city and surrounding areas, is particularly important due to its large population and its concentration of political and intellectual activity. The results in this district were seen as a bellwether for the overall national sentiment. The 2000 election in Tehran saw an overwhelming victory for reformist candidates, signaling a strong public desire for political and social reforms. This outcome significantly altered the composition of the Majlis, shifting the balance of power away from conservative factions that had dominated previous legislatures. The prominent figures elected from this district in 2000 included individuals associated with reformist movements and pro-Khatami agendas.

The election's outcome in Tehran, and nationally, was later followed by a period of increased political tension between the reformist-dominated parliament and the conservative elements within the judiciary and other powerful institutions. This led to a series of clashes and ultimately contributed to a crackdown on reformist voices in subsequent years. Therefore, the 2000 election in Tehran is considered a pivotal moment in Iranian political history, representing a high point for the reform movement before the subsequent setbacks.