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Islamic Consultative Assembly (Iranian Parliament)

Iran's parliament, the legislative body in Iran. Its members are elected and it approves laws and the budget, and plays a role in foreign policy.

The Islamic Consultative Assembly is Iran's parliament, composed of elected members serving four-year terms. It is responsible for passing laws, approving the budget, and ratifying international agreements. It is currently headed by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, though the position is subject to change. The assembly plays a role in political and economic debates, but its powers are constrained by the Guardian Council.

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