The Expediency Council is a powerful body in Iran that resolves disputes between the Guardian Council and the Parliament. It acts as an advisory board to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Related terms
Guardian Council: This term refers to a twelve-member council in Iran that ensures laws passed by Parliament comply with Islamic law.
Parliament: Also known as Majlis, it is Iran's legislative body where elected representatives debate and pass laws.
Supreme Leader: The highest-ranking political and religious authority in Iran who has significant control over government institutions.