Vetting of presidential candidates commences

TEHRAN – The Constitutional Council on Tuesday started its vetting of candidates for the June 28 presidential election. 

Constitutional Council approves amendments to presidential election law 

TEHRAN– The spokesperson for the Constitutional Council, Hadi Tahan Nazif, has announced on Saturday the approval of amendments to the presidential election law and measures to enhance the transparency of the three branches of government.

Interior minister elucidates on snap presidential election amidst national mourning

TEHRAN - The Iranian Interior Minister has outlined the procedural and preparatory steps for the upcoming snap presidential election, emphasizing the role of the Constitutional Council in vetting candidates and the two-week period allocated for campaign advertisements.

Constitutional Council confirms new president will serve for four years

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran's Constitutional Council has affirmed that in accordance with the nation's constitution and historical precedents set after the Islamic Revolution, the presidency will continue to have a four-year tenure.

Constitutional Council confirms surge in voter turnout for parliamentary elections

TEHRAN- Participation in the current parliamentary elections has surpassed that of the previous term, as stated by Constitutional Council spokesperson Hadi Tahan Nazif.

Constitutional Council approves 14,200 candidates for upcoming parliamentary election

TEHRAN- The Constitutional Council's spokesperson, Hadi Tahan Nazif, has officially confirmed the approval of over 750 candidates for the upcoming parliamentary election. 

95% of disqualified candidates fall short of standards, Constitutional Council says

TEHRAN- The spokesperson for the Constitutional Council has revealed that a staggering 95% of candidates disqualified from the Assembly of Experts failed to meet the required academic standards. 

Constitutional Council advances election vetting

TEHRAN- The spokesperson for the Constitutional Council has announced that the names of 1,000 candidates approved by the Constitutional Council have been officially transmitted to the Interior Ministry.

Review of seventh National Development Plan completed in Constitutional Council

TEHRAN- The spokesman for the Constitutional Council announced on X that the review of the Seventh National Development Plan has been completed in the Constitutional Council.

Constitutional Council approves over 11,000 parliamentary candidates

TEHRAN- The spokesman for the Constitutional Council said that more than 11,000 candidates have been approved to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections. 

By Alireza Akbari

Justice will prevail for martyr Soleimani: official

TEHRAN- Iran remains steadfastly committed to bringing to justice those responsible for the assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, says the head of the Constitutional Council's Research Institute.