Principlists fraction (2008–2012)
Iranian parliamentary group
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The Principlists fraction (Persian: فراکسیون اصولگرایان) was the majority parliamentary group that controlled the 8th legislature of the Islamic Republic of Iran.[1] It was estimated to have at least 190 members.[2]
Principlists fraction | |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Islamic Consultative Assembly |
| Legislature(s) | 8th |
| Foundation | 2008 |
| Dissolution | 2012 |
| Leader | Ali Larijani |
| Ideology | Conservatism |
It was a conservative group led by Ali Larijani.[3] In 2009, a group of pro-Ahmadinejad members founded the group named Islamic Revolution fraction, unsuccessfully trying to unseat Larijni as the speaker.[4]
In October 2009, Morteza Agha-Tehrani was nominated to stand against Larijani, but lost 7 to 24.[5] The next year, Shahabedin Sadr was defeated by him with 20 votes to 25.[6]
