| Ahle-Sunnat fraction | |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Islamic Consultative Assembly |
| Foundation | 2008; 16 years ago (2008) |
| Representation | 20 / 290 (7%) |
The Ahle-Sunnat fraction (Persian: فراکسیون اهلسنت) is a cross-factional parliamentary group in the Iranian Parliament which consists of Sunni Muslim MPs.
Sunnis are the only recognized religious minority in the Iranian Constitution that lack minority reserved seats. However, they are open to be elected from any constituency. Sunni representation has been less than their share of Iran's population.
Historical membership
| Years | Seats | +/– | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–08 | 18 / 290(6%) | ||
| 2016–20 | 20 / 290(7%) |
References
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- Lawrence G. Potter, ed. (2014), Sectarian Politics in the Persian Gulf, Oxford University Press, p. 281, ISBN 9780199377268
- Elaheh Rostami-Povey (2013), Iran's Influence: A Religious-Political State and Society in its Region, Zed Books Ltd., p. 97, ISBN 9781848139176
- "Sunni MPs Meet Shaikh Ab. Hamid", Sunni Online, 26 October 2016, retrieved 7 July 2017
- Sadeq Saba (21 July 2003), "Iran's Sunni MPs speak out", BBC, retrieved 7 July 2017
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