Hawzah News Agency- Senior Shia scholar Grand Ayatollah Hussein Nouri Hamedani participated in the elections and cast his votes.

This Shia source of emulation stated, "Noble nation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, everyone should participate enthusiastically in the elections, which are very important and effective in the future of our country."

Grand Ayatollah Hussein Nouri Hamedani added,” People should vote for committed, expert and qualified candidates.”

Voters are taking part in the parliamentary elections to choose 290 members of the legislative body from over 15,000 candidates. Elected members will serve for a term of four years in the parliament.

In another election being held simultaneously, participants are voting for 88 members of the Assembly of Experts.

Article Six of the Iranian Constitution reiterates that the administration of the affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran should be based on the public opinion expressed by the means of elections.

Iran has held 40 rounds of different elections, including presidential and parliamentary ones, since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.