Significance of Assembly of Experts in Islamic-democratic system

In February 26, 2016, Iranians went to the polls to elect 88 jurisprudential experts out of more than 800 prospective candidates for the 5th Assembly of Experts.

Assembly of Experts forms pillar of Islamic-Republic system

Iran’s Assembly of Experts for the Leadership was established in 1982 under Article 107 of the Iranian constitution. Nearly 90 members are popularly elected every eight years and they should all be Islamic jurisprudence scholars.

Ayatollah Dastgheib showed great devotion for Imam Khomeini

Ayatollah Khamenei slams Trump’s hostile remarks

The statements by the US president did not bring any pride to the American nation, said Ayatollah Khamenei. “The American elite should be ashamed of having such a president.”

The head and assembly of experts' members renew allegiance to Imam Khomeini's ideals

What are main tasks and duties of the Assembly of Experts?

Would you please mention merits for candidates of Assembly of Expert’s members?

Imam Khomeini sought Assembly of experts to protect accomplishments of revolution

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic revolution through his speeches and historic messages highlighted the significance of the Assembly of Experts in the Islamic-Republic system.