Iran’s upcoming elections have witnessed a striking display of public indifference, with the spotlight shifting towards a surprising figure—Mohammad Ghobadlou. The public’s search interest in Ghobadlou surpasses that of both the regime’s former president, Hassan Rouhani, and the current president, Ebrahim Raisi. There is a notable lack of public interest in the disqualification of Hassan Rouhani for the upcoming elections.
The surge in searches for Mohammad Ghobadlou commenced the night preceding his execution and reached its pinnacle post-execution. At times, the search volume even surpassed queries about the ‘dollar price,’ underscoring the intensity of public interest.
Of particular note is the Twitter hashtag #MohammadGhobadlou (#محمد_قبادلو), which has dominated Twitter trends in recent days, unlike any other topic.
These data illuminate a nationwide curiosity and concern about Mohammad Ghobadlou’s background and the circumstances surrounding his execution. Across diverse groups in various cities and provinces, questions and ambiguities about Ghobadlou and the reasons behind his execution persist, maintaining their prominence even after several days, making him a continued focal point of public attention.
