Iran
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- theocratic republic
- CONSTITUTION
- December 1979, revised in 1989 to extend presidential power
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on Sharia law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- unicameral, Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majles-e-Shura-ye-Eslami)
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court
RELIGIONS
Shia majority; 10% Sunni; Christian, Jewish, Bahá'í, and Zoroastrian minorities
From the country
SEPTEMBER 15, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO AHWAZI ARABS SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER PIPELINE ATTACK
Two Ahwazi Arabs have been sentenced to death by a notorious judge who is currently
- SEPTEMBER 14, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Ezna, in the west Iranian province of
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Ezna, in the west Iranian province of
- SEPTEMBER 14, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
An 18 year old boy was hanged publicly in the town of Ghaemshahr (northern Iran) this morning.
An 18 year old boy was hanged publicly in the town of Ghaemshahr (northern Iran) this morning.
- SEPTEMBER 14, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: THREE MEN HANGED IN ORUMIEH
According to reports three prisoners were hanged last week in Orumieh Prison. The three
- SEPTEMBER 12, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
The news agency Boyernews reported that four men were arrested convicted of a rape
The news agency Boyernews reported that four men were arrested convicted of a rape
- SEPTEMBER 12, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
An inmate was executed in Darab (city in Fars Province, Iran), charged
An inmate was executed in Darab (city in Fars Province, Iran), charged
- SEPTEMBER 11, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Two prisoners who were not identified by name were hanged in the Dizelabad Prison of Kermanshah
Two prisoners who were not identified by name were hanged in the Dizelabad Prison of Kermanshah
- SEPTEMBER 10, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
At least 6 prisoners, including a woman, were hanged on charge of drug trafficking in Orumieh’s
At least 6 prisoners, including a woman, were hanged on charge of drug trafficking in Orumieh’s
- SEPTEMBER 9, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Semnan Province General Judiciary announced the execution of two drug smugglers
Semnan Province General Judiciary announced the execution of two drug smugglers
- SEPTEMBER 9, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
A prisoner was hanged in Rajai Shahr prison, Iran, on charge of raping.
A prisoner was hanged in Rajai Shahr prison, Iran, on charge of raping.
- SEPTEMBER 8, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: ONE PRISONER HANGED FOR MURDER
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Gachsaran, Iran. The
- SEPTEMBER 8, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: ANOTHER MAN HANGED IN AHWAZ
another prisoner was hanged at Karoon Prison in Ahwaz, Iran. Judge