Ali Larijani, the interim president of the parliament, was elected as the president of the Tenth Parliament on June 1, defeating Mostafa Kaveh Kabi with 237 votes against 11. According to IRNA news agency, after the announcement of the results, Mr. Larijani stated, "Of course, Mr. Kaveh Kabi announced that he would withdraw, but since the time for his announcement was due to the voting process, we could not accept his withdrawal according to the regulations." On June 9, Larijani had previously won against Mohammad Reza Aref with 173 votes to 103 and became the interim president of the parliament. Mohammad Reza Aref withdrew his candidacy for the permanent presidency of the Tenth Parliament. Larijani, elected from Qom, has also held the presidency in the Eighth and Ninth Parliaments. The voting took place after the approval of the credentials of the elected representatives. According to Iranian news agencies, all credentials sent to 15 committees in the parliament have been approved. There is still no news regarding the review of the credentials of Mina Khaleghi, the elected representative from Isfahan. Previously, Ali Asadi, the first secretary of the second committee reviewing the credentials, told ILNA news agency that Ms. Khaleghi's credentials would be reviewed "in the near future." Mohammad Javad Fathi, a representative from Tehran, had also previously stated that he had expressed his views on Ms. Khaleghi's case in the committee and that even two opponents of sending her credentials to the parliament who were present in this committee agreed with the supporters. Nevertheless, it is unclear when the parliament will proceed to review the credentials of the third elected representative from Isfahan. The Guardian Council of Iran invalidated Ms. Khaleghi's votes after her victory in the elections. Hassan Rouhani, the President of Iran, emphasized that the review of credentials is only legal in the Islamic Consultative Assembly and not by other organizations outside the parliament.
Ali Larijani Assumes Presidency of the Tenth Parliament
Ali Larijani has been elected as the president of Iran's Tenth Parliament, defeating Mostafa Kaveh Kabi. This election follows a series of political maneuvers, including the withdrawal of Mohammad Reza Aref from candidacy. The outcome is significant as it reflects the ongoing power dynamics within Iranian politics.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Ali Larijani was elected as the president of Iran's Tenth Parliament, defeating Mostafa Kaveh Kabi by a significant margin. This election follows a series of political maneuvers, including the withdrawal of Mohammad Reza Aref from the race.
- Larijani received 237 votes, while Kaveh Kabi received 11.
- The election occurred after the approval of the credentials of elected representatives.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's political system is characterized by a complex interplay between elected officials and unelected bodies, such as the Guardian Council, which has significant influence over candidate approvals and legislative processes.
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