Iranian Parliament Re-elects Ghalibaf as Speaker

On Monday, May 25, lawmakers in the Iranian Parliament elected the new members of the Presiding Board. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf was re-elected as the Speaker of the parliament after securing 235 out of 279 votes. The election took place during a session of the parliament, where representatives voted to determine the leadership for the upcoming term. Ghalibaf, a prominent political figure, has served as Speaker since 2020. The Presiding Board includes other key positions such as deputy speakers and committee heads, which were also filled during the session. According to Mehr News, the voting process was conducted smoothly, with a majority of lawmakers supporting Ghalibaf's continued leadership.