Iran's Political Structure, and Basic Positions. The Government in Iran is Islamic Republic, the constitution of Islamic Republic of Iran was written in 1979 and revised in 1988. president is the head of government (executive body), and is elected by direct vote of the people for a four year term and could be reelected for another term. cabinet members should get the parliament vote. The legislative assembly (Majlis) consists of 270 members which are elected for four years. (see also Government).

Iran is a member of United Nation Organization (UN) and other related International Organizations such as World Bank, IMF, FAO, OPEC and OIC and many other international Regional Bodies. Maintaining independence and rejection of any Foreign domination in all aspects of the internal and foreign policy , is the basic principle of Iranian government. At the same time, Iran is seeking for good and friendly relations with all the nations of the world in order to build up good cooperation.