The politics of Iran take place in a framework of theocracy guided by an Islamist ideology. The December 1979 constitution, and its 1989 amendment, define the political, economic, and social order of the Islamic Republic of Iran, declaring that Shi'a Islam of the Twelver school of thought is Iran's official religion.
Iran has an elected president, parliament (or Majlis), and an "Assembly of Experts" (which elects the Supreme Leader of Iran), and local councils. According to the constitution all candidates running for these positions must be vetted by the Guardian Council (with the exception of those running for "Assembly of Experts") before being elected.
In addition there are nontransparent unelected organizations (usually under Supreme Leader's control) trying to "protect the state's Islamic character". The majority of the Iranian political parties are banned.
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Leader | Ali Khamenei | CCA | 4 June 1989 |
| President | Mahmoud Ahmadinejad | ABII | 10 August 2005 |
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