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Iran Parliament Shifts to Remote Sessions
Iran's parliament continues remote sessions amid political disputes over in-person meetings.
In brief
Iran's parliament continues remote sessions amid political disputes over in-person meetings. Iran's parliament faces legitimacy questions as remote sessions continue despite criticism over internet issues and low voter turnout. Originally reported by Iranintl.
Defense minister elected
Mehrdad Akhlaghi was elected defense minister with 237 votes in favor and 15 against.
Virtual session attendance issues
277 lawmakers attended virtual session but 25 could not register votes due to internet problems.
Parliament's remote sessions
Parliament has relied on remote sessions since amending internal rules in July for emergency meetings.
Criticism of remote sessions
Hardline lawmaker Meysam Zohourian warned approving the Infiltration Bill could take a year at current pace.
Political dispute over sessions
Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf faces criticism from hardline opponents over remote sessions.
Public legitimacy concerns
Iran's 2024 parliamentary election turnout fell to record low with only 24% in Tehran.
The main idea
Iran's parliament faces legitimacy questions as remote sessions continue despite criticism over internet issues and low voter turnout.
