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Religion plays a very central role in Iran, both in politics and in society at large. Iran is ruled by a supreme council of religious leaders (Ayatollahs). Even the prime minister, Ahmadinejad, must answer to this supreme council. Many outside political observers believe that Iran's elections have been manipulated by the supreme council and/or its agents.

Iranian citizens heed the call to worship five times per day, as is customary in Islam, yet continue to embrace many Western concepts, including the internet, music and clothing (especially jeans).

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Iran is an Islamic theocracy with most of its laws based on Sharia law of that religion. Iranian imams (clergy) can overrule/override secular legal decisions.

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