Ahle-Sunnat fraction
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Ahle-Sunnat fraction | |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Islamic Consultative Assembly |
| Foundation | 2008[1] |
| Representation | 20 / 290 (7%)
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The Ahle-Sunnat fraction (Persian: فراکسیون اهلسنت) is a cross-factional parliamentary group in the Iranian Parliament which consists of Sunni Muslim MPs.[1]
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.[2] Sunni representation has been less than their share of Iran's population.[3]