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Line 122: − − ===The Butcher=== − [[File:Raisi.PNG|right|200px|thumb|Ebrahim "the Butcher" Raisi became president in June 2021.<ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9703465/Ultraconservative-Butcher-Ebrahim-Raisi-WINS-Iranian-presidential-election-rivals-concede.html</ref>]] − In June, 2021, more radical (even amongst already radicals) [[Ebrahim Raisi]], ''Butcher of Tehran'' responsible for some 30,000 deaths<ref>[https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1439984/iran-presidential-election-Ebrahim-Raisi-Hassan-Rouhani-latest Butcher' linked to 30000 deaths set to become new President of Iran], Express, UK, May 23, 2021. ''THE mastermind behind the massacre of 30000 dissidents has emerged as the regime's favourite to win next month's presidential .''</ref> was "elected" as head. Helped by the low turnout. <ref>[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-times-view-on-ebrahim-raisi-the-butcher-of-tehran-l80cfg20r The Times view on Ebrahim Raisi: The Butcher of Tehran] The Times, June 21, 2021</ref> − <ref>[https://www.israelhayom.com/2021/06/20/low-voter-turnout-sees-butcher-of-tehran-named-next-iranian-president/ Low voter turnout sees 'Butcher of Tehran' named next Iranian president] − ''Amnesty International decries results in Iranian elections, says ultraconservative Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi should be investigated for alleged crimes against humanity. FM Lapid: Raisi's election should prompt renewed determination to immediately halt Iran's nuclear program and put an end to its destructive regional ambitions.'' − By Daniel Siryoti , Dean Shmuel Elmas and News Agencies, Israel Hayom, 06-20-2021</ref> There are hortific tales of tortured pregnant women and threw people off cliffs, among countless other brutal acts of violence.<ref>[https://www.news.com.au/world/middle-east/horror-acts-of-irans-next-president-ebrahim-the-butcher-raisi/news-story/47fe66081ede923244af732a3bcd6926 Horror acts of Iran’s ‘next president’ Ebrahim ‘The Butcher’ Raisi] J. Lockett, The Sun, June 19, 2021</ref> − − In 1980, at the age of just 20, Raisi was appointed prosecutor of the revolutionary court of Karaj, west of Tehran, and by 1988 he had been promoted deputy prosecutor of Tehran. Raisi was a member of the so-called “Death Commission”, which ordered thousands to be killed in the massacre of 1988. He then became one of four individuals selected to carry out the slaughter of imprisoned activists of the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (PMOI). Some 30,000 men, women and children held in prisons all over Iran were lined up against the wall and shot within just a few months, say those battling to oust the regime.<ref>https://amp.news.com.au/world/middle-east/horror-acts-of-irans-next-president-ebrahim-the-butcher-raisi/news-story/47fe66081ede923244af732a3bcd6926</ref>
→Government
The constitution stipulates that the Assembly of Experts, which currently consists of the 86 popularly-elected clerics elected to 8-year terms, chooses the Supreme Leader based on jurisprudent qualifications and commitment to the principles of the revolution. The Assembly of Experts reviews his performance periodically and has the power to depose and replace him. Pragmatic conservative candidates generally polled better than their hardline conservative opponents during the December 15, 2006 elections to the Assembly of Experts. (Turnout for this vote, which coincided with municipal council elections, was quite high, topping 60%.) Citizens will not vote for representatives to the Assembly again until 2014.
The constitution stipulates that the Assembly of Experts, which currently consists of the 86 popularly-elected clerics elected to 8-year terms, chooses the Supreme Leader based on jurisprudent qualifications and commitment to the principles of the revolution. The Assembly of Experts reviews his performance periodically and has the power to depose and replace him. Pragmatic conservative candidates generally polled better than their hardline conservative opponents during the December 15, 2006 elections to the Assembly of Experts. (Turnout for this vote, which coincided with municipal council elections, was quite high, topping 60%.) Citizens will not vote for representatives to the Assembly again until 2014.
The Council of Guardians consists of 12 persons. The Supreme Leader appoints the six religious members of the Council of Guardians while the Iranian parliament, the Majles, selects the six lay members from candidates recommended by the judiciary, which is in turn selected by the Supreme Leader. The non-clerics play a role only in determining whether legislation before the [[Majles]] conforms to Iran's constitution. The religious members, on the other hand, take part in all deliberations, considering all bills for conformity to Islamic principles. The Council of Guardians can veto any law. This body also certifies the competence of candidates for the presidency, the Assembly of Experts, and the Majles.
The Council of Guardians consists of 12 persons. The Supreme Leader appoints the six religious members of the Council of Guardians while the Iranian parliament, the Majles, selects the six lay members from candidates recommended by the judiciary, which is in turn selected by the Supreme Leader. The non-clerics play a role only in determining whether legislation before the [[Majles]] conforms to Iran's constitution. The religious members, on the other hand, take part in all deliberations, considering all bills for conformity to Islamic principles. The Council of Guardians can veto any law. This body also certifies the competence of candidates for the presidency, the Assembly of Experts, and the Majles.
The Majles, or National Assembly, consists of 290 members elected to 4-year terms. The members of the legislature are elected by direct and secret ballot from among the candidates approved by the Council of Guardians.
The Majles, or National Assembly, consists of 290 members elected to 4-year terms. The members of the legislature are elected by direct and secret ballot from among the candidates approved by the Council of Guardians.
[[Image:Iran population density 2004.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Population density]]
In 1988, Ayatollah Khomeini created the Council for Expediency, which resolves legislative issues on which the Majles and the Council of Guardians fail to reach an agreement. Since 1989, it has been used to advise the national religious leader on matters of national policy as well. It is composed of the president, the speaker of the Majles, the judiciary chief, the clerical members of the Council of Guardians, and other members appointed by the Supreme Leader for 3-year terms. Cabinet members and Majles committee chairs also serve as temporary members when issues under their jurisdictions are considered. In 2005, it was announced that the Expediency Council, which now has over 40 members, would have responsibility for general supervision of the system, though that has not resulted in any noticeable change in this institution's day-to-day authority or operations.
In 1988, Ayatollah Khomeini created the Council for Expediency, which resolves legislative issues on which the Majles and the Council of Guardians fail to reach an agreement. Since 1989, it has been used to advise the national religious leader on matters of national policy as well. It is composed of the president, the speaker of the Majles, the judiciary chief, the clerical members of the Council of Guardians, and other members appointed by the Supreme Leader for 3-year terms. Cabinet members and Majles committee chairs also serve as temporary members when issues under their jurisdictions are considered. In 2005, it was announced that the Expediency Council, which now has over 40 members, would have responsibility for general supervision of the system, though that has not resulted in any noticeable change in this institution's day-to-day authority or operations.
*Foreign Minister—Mohammad Javad Zarif
*Foreign Minister—Mohammad Javad Zarif
*Ambassador to the United Nations—Gholamali Khoshroo
*Ambassador to the United Nations—Gholamali Khoshroo
===The Butcher===
[[File:Raisi.PNG|right|200px|thumb|Ebrahim "the Butcher" Raisi became president in June 2021.<ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9703465/Ultraconservative-Butcher-Ebrahim-Raisi-WINS-Iranian-presidential-election-rivals-concede.html</ref>]]
In June, 2021, more radical (even amongst already radicals) [[Ebrahim Raisi]], ''Butcher of Tehran'' responsible for some 30,000 deaths<ref>[https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1439984/iran-presidential-election-Ebrahim-Raisi-Hassan-Rouhani-latest Butcher' linked to 30000 deaths set to become new President of Iran], Express, UK, May 23, 2021. ''THE mastermind behind the massacre of 30000 dissidents has emerged as the regime's favourite to win next month's presidential .''</ref> was "elected" as head. Helped by the low turnout. <ref>[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-times-view-on-ebrahim-raisi-the-butcher-of-tehran-l80cfg20r The Times view on Ebrahim Raisi: The Butcher of Tehran] The Times, June 21, 2021</ref>
<ref>[https://www.israelhayom.com/2021/06/20/low-voter-turnout-sees-butcher-of-tehran-named-next-iranian-president/ Low voter turnout sees 'Butcher of Tehran' named next Iranian president]
''Amnesty International decries results in Iranian elections, says ultraconservative Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi should be investigated for alleged crimes against humanity. FM Lapid: Raisi's election should prompt renewed determination to immediately halt Iran's nuclear program and put an end to its destructive regional ambitions.''
By Daniel Siryoti , Dean Shmuel Elmas and News Agencies, Israel Hayom, 06-20-2021</ref> There are hortific tales of tortured pregnant women and threw people off cliffs, among countless other brutal acts of violence.<ref>[https://www.news.com.au/world/middle-east/horror-acts-of-irans-next-president-ebrahim-the-butcher-raisi/news-story/47fe66081ede923244af732a3bcd6926 Horror acts of Iran’s ‘next president’ Ebrahim ‘The Butcher’ Raisi] J. Lockett, The Sun, June 19, 2021</ref>
In 1980, at the age of just 20, Raisi was appointed prosecutor of the revolutionary court of Karaj, west of Tehran, and by 1988 he had been promoted deputy prosecutor of Tehran. Raisi was a member of the so-called “Death Commission”, which ordered thousands to be killed in the massacre of 1988. He then became one of four individuals selected to carry out the slaughter of imprisoned activists of the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (PMOI). Some 30,000 men, women and children held in prisons all over Iran were lined up against the wall and shot within just a few months, say those battling to oust the regime.<ref>https://amp.news.com.au/world/middle-east/horror-acts-of-irans-next-president-ebrahim-the-butcher-raisi/news-story/47fe66081ede923244af732a3bcd6926</ref>
===Political Conditions===
===Political Conditions===
The Iranian Government has faced armed opposition from a number of groups, including the MEK (which the U.S. Government added to its list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations in 1999), the People's Fedayeen, and the Kurdish Democratic Party of Iran (KDPI).
The Iranian Government has faced armed opposition from a number of groups, including the MEK (which the U.S. Government added to its list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations in 1999), the People's Fedayeen, and the Kurdish Democratic Party of Iran (KDPI).
===World domination===
===World domination===