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
MARCH 29, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - According to Radio Farda, 4,298 people have so far fallen victim to the Coronavirus.
IRAN - According to Radio Farda, 4,298 people have so far fallen victim to the Coronavirus.
- MARCH 29, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK, on March 29 Coronavirus Death Toll Exceeds 13,600
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK, on March 29 Coronavirus Death Toll Exceeds 13,600
- MARCH 29, 2020IranWHEN PREVENTION IS WORSE THAN PUNISHMENT
IRAN - Iran Extends Furlough For Thousands Of Prisoners As Epidemic Rages on.
IRAN - Iran Extends Furlough For Thousands Of Prisoners As Epidemic Rages on.
- MARCH 28, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK as to March 28 deaths from Coronavirus are 13,000
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK as to March 28 deaths from Coronavirus are 13,000
- MARCH 28, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Updates on the Saqqez's prison escape
IRAN - Updates on the Saqqez's prison escape
- MARCH 27, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Rebellion in Saqqez Prison, Prisoners Escape.
IRAN - Rebellion in Saqqez Prison, Prisoners Escape.
- MARCH 27, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK, today, March 27, the number of Coronavirus victims exceeds 12,400 victims
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK, today, March 27, the number of Coronavirus victims exceeds 12,400 victims
MARCH 26, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - U.S. Believes Missing Former FBI Agent Died In Iranian Custody
IRAN - U.S. Believes Missing Former FBI Agent Died In Iranian Custody
- MARCH 26, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Radio Farda Estimates 3,036 Coronavirus Deaths.
IRAN - Radio Farda Estimates 3,036 Coronavirus Deaths.
- MARCH 26, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Iran. Today, March 26, Coronavirus Death Toll Exceeds 11,900
IRAN - Iran. Today, March 26, Coronavirus Death Toll Exceeds 11,900
- MARCH 26, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Coronavirus Fatalities on the Rise in Iran’s Prisons
IRAN - Coronavirus Fatalities on the Rise in Iran’s Prisons
- MARCH 26, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Iran Allies Call To Lift Sanctions To Fight Against Coronavirus
IRAN - Iran Allies Call To Lift Sanctions To Fight Against Coronavirus