Freedom in the World 2026: Iran
Freedom in the World 2026: Iran (2026)2026 · Report · indicators A3 and B4EstablishedSource attached · not independently reviewedCLM-1139 · as of 2026-10-30 · about: Iran: Islamic Republic under the Leader's guardianship (1989–present) · Author: Polity Atlas editorial team
“Iran's Guardian Council vets all candidates for the presidency, parliament and the Assembly of Experts and typically rejects those not deemed loyal to the clerical establishment; no woman has been allowed to run for president.”
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Context
Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran (1979, revised 1989)
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