Iran is grappling with the deadliest coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East, with more than 7,500 fatalities out of over 141,500 confirmed cases
Lawmakers adhering to physical distancing measures attend the opening ceremony of Iran's 11th parliament, in Tehran, on May 27, 2020.Iran’s newly elected parliament convened on Wednesday, dominated by conservative lawmakers and under strict physical distancing regulations, as the country struggles to curb the spread of the coronavirus that has hit the nation hard.
Iran is grappling with the deadliest outbreak in the Middle East, with more than 7,500 fatalities out of over 141,500 confirmed cases. Turkey has the region’s largest outbreak, with 158,700 confirmed cases and more than 4,390 deaths.The Iranian parliamentary election in February saw a turnout of 42.
Iran’s newly elected house is dominated by 220 conservative lawmakers, including more than 50 who are close allies of former hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. There are 38 independent lawmakers and 18 pro-reform and moderates, down from 136 in the previous parliament. The remaining 14 seats are to be decided in a by-election in 2021. More than 160 of the current lawmakers have had no previous parliamentary experience. There are 16 women lawmakers, one less than in the previous house.Iran’s parliament does not have the power to dictate major policies, but it does debate the annual budget and the possible impeachment of ministers. Power in Iran ultimately rests with Khamenei, who has final say on all key matters.
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