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.
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.
The members of the Assembly of Experts, the top leadership supervisory body, have visited holy shrine of the late founder of the Islamic Republic.