The story: Activists and critics of the political establishment in Iran have called on the public to boycott upcoming elections for the parliament and a key clerical assembly. Amid concerns about another round of low-turnout polls, supporters of the Islamic Republic insist that Iran’s “enemies” seek to discourage people from voting.

The coverage: Abolfazl Qadiani, an Iran-bsed critic of the establishment—including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—urged the public not to....