Candidates register for Iran's parliamentary election

Iranians holding their identity cards as they wait to cast their ballots during Iran’s 12th presidential election, at Shah Abdol Azim mosque in Tehran, Iran on 19 May, 2017 [Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency]

Candidates began on Sunday to register for Iran’s next parliamentary election, according to the semi-official Mehr news agency, Anadolu Agency reports.

Applicants can apply for the registration until December 7.

According to estimates, some 7,000 individuals will register across the country, said Deputy Interior Minister Jamal Aref on Saturday.

The candidates need to pass the screening process by the Guardian Council before they can run for a seat in the Majlis (parliament).

The election for the 290-member parliament will be held on February 21 across the country.

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