Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran 1979
79
- Jurisdiction
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
- Provision
- 79
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceArticle 79: It is forbidden to establish martial law. In a state of war or under an emergency or
other such circumstances the government has the right to temporarily establish such restrictions
with the approval of the Islamic Consultative Assembly. However, martial law cannot last longer
than thirty days. If the necessity for it still exists, the government must request renewed
permission from the Assembly.
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Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran 1979 · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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