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How does Iran choose their president?
The president of Iran is elected for a four-year term by direct vote and is not permitted to run for more than two consecutive terms. Chapter IX of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran sets forth the qualifications for presidential candidates.
Who is Iran’s new foreign minister?
Minister of Foreign Affairs (Iran)
| Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Hossein Amir-Abdollahian since 25 August 2021 | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| Nominator | the President |
| Appointer | the Parliament |
Do citizens vote in Iran?
Iran elects on national level a head of state and the head of government (the president), a legislature (the Majlis), and an “Assembly of Experts” (which elects the Supreme Leader). City and Village Council elections are also held every four years throughout the entire country.
Who is the Chief of Army Staff of Iran?
General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran
| Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Major General Mohammad Bagheri since 28 June 2016 | |
| Armed Forces of Iran | |
| Type | Chief of the General Staff |
| Reports to | Military office of the Supreme Leader |
Who is the Defence minister of Iran?
Amir Hatami
| Amir Amir Hatami | |
|---|---|
| Commands held | Military Intelligence |
| Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War • Operation Mersad |
| Alma mater | Officers’ Academy University of Command and Staff Supreme National Defense University |
| Minister of Defence |
The Supreme Leader of Iran (Persian: رهبر معظم ایران, romanized: rahbar-e mo’azzam-e irān), also referred to as Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution (رهبر معظم انقلاب اسلامی, rahbar-e mo’azzam-e enqelāb-e eslāmi), but officially called the Supreme Leadership Authority (مقام معظم رهبری, maqām mo’azzam rahbari), is …
What kind of govt is Iran?
Iran is an Islamic republic in which the supreme leader, president, parliament (Majles) and judicial system share powers reserved to the national government, according to its Constitution.