How Iran’s institutional politics is about to become more complex
A relatively unknown subdivision of Iran’s Expediency Council is causing a stir in national politics as it appears to be girding to directly enter the legislative process.
Iranian conservatives appear to be planning to undermine the national parliament's power as an institution, which would thereby undermine the elected body’s position within the country’s political system.
When a bill is passed in Iran's parliament, it is sent to the Guardian Council to see whether it is in accordance with the Iranian Constitution and Islamic law. If the council approves the bill, then it is officially a law; if it rejects the bill and finds it in violation of the constitution and Islamic law, the bill is sent back to parliament for revision.
