Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf was reelected speaker of Iran's parliament on May 25, 2026, in a direct, in-person vote among representatives to select the 12-member parliament board [1, 2]. The board, which includes the speaker, is chosen annually by members of parliament while parliamentary elections occur every four years [1].
Qalibaf is a key political figure in Iran who currently leads the country's negotiating team in talks with the United States, mediated by Pakistan [2]. He has also recently been appointed as Iran's special representative for China affairs, signaling his prominent role in Tehran’s foreign diplomacy [1].
The parliament board oversees legislative business for a one-year term once elected [1]. The annual election process concluded on May 25 with Qalibaf retaining his position as speaker, reflecting continued parliamentary support.
The next scheduled election for Iran’s parliament members will occur in four years, while the parliament board election will be held again in one year to select its new leadership [1].
