Iran Holds 12Th Parliamentary Election
Date
3/1/2024 12:17:00 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 1. Iran is conducting
its 12th parliamentary election and the 6th Assembly of Experts
election on March 1, 2024, Trend reports.
According to the report, polling commenced at 08:00 local time
(GMT + 3:30).
It is estimated that approximately 61.2 million individuals
(61,172,298 to be precise) are eligible to cast their vote.
In the race for the Iranian parliament, 15,200 contenders are
vying for a total of 290 seats. The current presiding officer of
the parliament is Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
The Assembly of Experts, responsible for supervising the Supreme
Leader of Iran's appointment, dismissal, and overall conduct, has
144 candidates battling for 88 available positions. The assembly is
currently chaired by Ahmad Jannati.
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