What rights are guaranteed to religious minorities in the Majles?

• A. Reserved seats exist for recognized minorities; other minority rights are restricted.
• B. All minorities have equal rights with no special provisions.
• C. There are no reserved seats and minorities have no representation.
• D. Reserved seats exist for recognized minorities; other minority rights are unrestricted.

Answer: (A)

In Iran’s Majles, recognized religious minorities have a specific form of representation through reserved seats. The constitution guarantees a fixed number of seats for certain minority communities (such as Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians), ensuring they have a voice in the legislature. However, outside of these reserved seats, minority rights are generally restricted; the political framework does not provide full, unrestricted parity with the Muslim population, and broader civil and political rights are limited in various ways.

So the best answer reflects that there are reserved seats for recognized minorities, but other minority rights are restricted.