The role of the first vice president was created in the revision of the Constitution in 1989. It took over some of the responsibilities of the prime minister. According to Article 124, the first vice president chairs the board of ministers and coordinates the other vice presidencies, if approved by the president.
According to Article 131, when the presidency is vacant or the president is unable to perform his duties, the first vice president assumes the role, subject to the supreme leader's approval. According to the same article, a council consisting of the first vice president (or anyone serving as acting president), the speaker of the Parliament and the head of the judiciary must ensure that a new president is elected within fifty days. According to Article 132, during the time an acting president is serving (usually a first vice president), the Majlis cannot impeach ministers, it cannot disapprove newly introduced ministers, the Constitution may not be reviewed and national referendums may not be held.
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Ex-officio
Current officeholders are ex officio vice presidents:
Vice President and Head of Environmental Protection Organization
Vice President and Head of Atomic Energy Organization
Vice President and Head of Plan and Budget Organization
Vice President and Head of Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs
Vice President and Head of National Elites Foundation
Vice President and Head of Administrative and Recruitment Affairs Organization
Formerly, heads of these two organizations below were ex-officio Vice Presidents:
Vice President and Head of Physical Education Organization
Vice President and Head of National Youth Organization of Iran
Both organizations were merged into Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Vice President and Head of Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization
Organization became Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
Optional
The President may or may not choose vice presidents for specific issues, but their existence is not obligatory. Some of the offices held by vice presidents are:
Vice President for Parliamentary Affairs (2009–2024)
Vice President for Legal Affairs (2009–2024)
Vice President for Executive Affairs (1989–1993; 1994–2001; 2005–2009; 2011–2017; 2021–2024)
Vice President for International Affairs (2011–2013)
Vice President for Economic Affairs (1993–1994; 2017–2023)
Vice President for Women and Family Affairs (2013–2024)
Vice President for Management and Human Resources Development (2009–2013)
Vice President for Supervision and Strategic Affairs (2007–2014)
Vice President for Development and Social Affairs (1998–1999)