{"id":332898,"date":"2025-06-11T22:36:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T21:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=332898"},"modified":"2025-06-12T08:05:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T07:05:19","slug":"khamenei-orders-parliament-to-fall-in-line-amid-crises-facing-irans-theocracy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/iranian-regime-infighting\/khamenei-orders-parliament-to-fall-in-line-amid-crises-facing-irans-theocracy\/","title":{"rendered":"Khamenei Orders Parliament to Fall in Line Amid Crises Facing Iran\u2019s Theocracy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Iranian regime’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addresses his forces on June 9, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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In a carefully worded yet unmistakably authoritarian address to the Islamic Consultative Assembly (the parliament also called Majlis<\/em>) on June 11, 2025, the regime’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued<\/a> a stern warning to lawmakers not to challenge or burden the government led by President Masoud Pezeshkian. The speech, delivered during a formal session inaugurating the new presidium of the parliament came as the regime faces one of its most volatile periods in recent memory.<\/p>\n

While publicly praising the parliament\u2019s legislative role, Khamenei\u2019s true message was to curb dissent and forestall criticism from MPs, even though they are already heavily vetted and purged through the regime\u2019s opaque electoral system. “Avoid distracting the government by summoning ministers or asking excessive questions,” he said, echoing grievances reportedly voiced by the Pezeshkian administration. “Not all of these questions and summons are necessary. Focus only on what is essential.”<\/p>\n

Behind this instruction lies a regime struggling to maintain control. Iran is currently grappling with deepening socio-economic discontent, especially among youth who see no prospects under theocratic rule. The regime\u2019s mandatory hijab<\/a> policy continues to provoke widespread resistance and has been stalled despite the push by various MPs. The controversial internet censorship bill<\/a>, which would further isolate Iranians from the outside world, has also been stalled due to public backlash. Regional influence is also faltering, with proxies like Hezbollah and the Assad regime under mounting pressure or fallen.<\/p>\n

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#Khamenei<\/a> Warns of Internal Doubt as Nuclear Talks and Crises Shake #Iran<\/a>\u2019s Ruling Systemhttps:\/\/t.co\/ozjsJI9KBh<\/a><\/p>\n

— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) April 25, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n