Limitations of Civil Rights of Foreign Nationals in Iran during the Years 1991-2011

Abstract

The realization of citizens’ rights with the approach of considering the private rights of foreign nationals is one of the most important foundations of civil society in the political system of countries. This issue is placed within the framework of the principles and rules governing each political system and laws and regulations on foreign nationals have been approved in this respect. Islamic Republic of Iran, due to being in the vicinity of a number of countries in crisis such as Iraq and Afghanistan, has been extensively faced with the presence of foreign nationals and has taken steps to organize it. These actions have been influenced by the teachings of Islam and have enjoyed the laws of other countries and international law and Islamic Republic of Iran intends to provide the private rights of citizenship for the foreign nationals living in this country within the framework of the rules and principles of the system by offering a new model. Accordingly, various political and security institutions and organizations are active in this regard and the study of this issue can provide the ground for better identifying the measures taken in the area of the foreign nationals’ private rights of citizenship in the country.