Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran (1979, as amended 1989), English translation
Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran (1979, as amended 1989), English translation (1989)1989 · Law · Articles 91 and 99EstablishedSource attached · not independently reviewedCLM-1035 · as of 2026-10-30 · about: Theocracy · Author: Polity Atlas editorial team
“Under Iran's constitution the Guardian Council, of six clerical jurists selected by the Leader and six other jurists, examines whether legislation is compatible with Islam (Article 91) and supervises elections for the presidency, parliament and the Assembly of Experts (Article 99).”
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