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 25, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - Official Says Chinese Nationals, Iranian Students From Wuhan Spread Coronavirus.
IRAN - Official Says Chinese Nationals, Iranian Students From Wuhan Spread Coronavirus.
- MARCH 25, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK, today, March 23, the number of Coronavirus victims exceeds 11,500.
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK, today, March 23, the number of Coronavirus victims exceeds 11,500.
- MARCH 24, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges to re-evaluate sanctions
IRAN - The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges to re-evaluate sanctions
- MARCH 24, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Iran Rejects Offer Of Help By Doctors Without Borders To Fight Coronavirus.
IRAN - Iran Rejects Offer Of Help By Doctors Without Borders To Fight Coronavirus.
- MARCH 24, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK, today, March 24, the number of Coronavirus victims exceeds 10,900.
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK, today, March 24, the number of Coronavirus victims exceeds 10,900.
- MARCH 23, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - According to PMOI / MEK, today, March 23, the number of Coronavirus victims exceeds 10,500.
IRAN - According to PMOI / MEK, today, March 23, the number of Coronavirus victims exceeds 10,500.
- MARCH 22, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Iran Official Says So Far 52,000 Infected With Coronavirus, Far Beyond Official Number.
IRAN - Iran Official Says So Far 52,000 Infected With Coronavirus, Far Beyond Official Number.
- MARCH 22, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Today, March 22, the number of Coronavirus victims exceeds 9,600.
IRAN - Today, March 22, the number of Coronavirus victims exceeds 9,600.
- MARCH 22, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - 70 political prisoners protest spread of Coronavirus.
IRAN - 70 political prisoners protest spread of Coronavirus.
- MARCH 21, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Iran Coronavirus Death Toll Exceeds 8,800.
IRAN - Iran Coronavirus Death Toll Exceeds 8,800.
- MARCH 21, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Another November protester, Siamak Moghimi Momeni, sentenced to death.
IRAN - Another November protester, Siamak Moghimi Momeni, sentenced to death.
- MARCH 20, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK sources, on March 20 Coronavirus death toll reaches 8,200
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK sources, on March 20 Coronavirus death toll reaches 8,200