The Assembly of Experts (Iran)

The Assembly of Experts in Iran is a religious body composed of 88 clerics elected every eight years. Its main role is to select, oversee, and potentially dismiss Iran's Supreme Leader, who is the country's top political and spiritual authority. Members are trained in Islamic jurisprudence and political matters, ensuring the Leader's guidance aligns with Islamic principles. The Assembly functions as a key institutional check on the Leader’s power, though in practice its influence is often limited and closely aligned with the broader political-religious establishment.