Re-election of Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as Speaker of the Iranian Islamic Consultative Assembly

The Iranian Islamic Consultative Assembly has re-elected Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as the Speaker of the Parliament for its new term. Media reports indicated that Qalibaf secured the majority of the deputies' votes during the session dedicated to electing the parliamentary presidium, thereby continuing his legislative and oversight duties amid the current political and security challenges facing the country and the region. Qalibaf, who previously held leadership positions in the Revolutionary Guards and served as the Mayor of Tehran, is considered a prominent and influential political figure. He has been heading the Iranian Parliament since 2020 and has previously participated in Iranian presidential elections.