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Freedom in the World 2026: Iran
Freedom House · 2026
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2026-09-01
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Covers 2025. Score 10/100, Not Free. Describes the Leader's powers, Guardian Council vetting, 2024 elections and turnout, and the 2025 execution surge.
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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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