The next Iran's parliamentary election is expected to be held on March 14. About 40 percent of the 7,200 people who have registered to run in Iran's parliament election "have a record" with the authorities, an indication they would not be allowed to run.
The result of the election will have no direct impact on who is president, or on policies such as Iran's nuclear program, which is ultimately determined by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Belief in and commitment to Islam and the Islamic Republic of Iran, allegiance to the Constitution and Velayat-e Faqih, having good physical health, holding at least a master's degree or its equivalent, lack of criminal records and aged between 30 and 75 are the terms for the candidates.