The Supreme Leader is responsible for making major decisions regarding foreign policy, defense, and national security, as well as appointing key government officials and overseeing the religious institutions in Iran. The Assembly of Experts is made up of clerics who are elected by the people every eight years. These clerics are among the most respected and influential religious figures in Iran, and their role in selecting the Supreme Leader is crucial to the country's governance. The Assembly meets twice a year to discuss important issues facing Iran and to make decisions about the future of the country.
