Guardian Council members
The Guardian Council is a 12-member Iranian body that vets election candidates and reviews parliamentary laws for compliance with Islam and the constitution. Its members are split between jurists appointed by the Supreme Leader and clerics nominated by the judiciary.
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Aug 24, 2026
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Implicit in the vetting and ideological boundary enforcement.
Supported for upholding the theocratic framework and preventing deviation from revolutionary principles.