The Interim government of the Islamic Republic

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The interim government of the Islamic Republic of Iran (September 21, 1981 – October 29, 1981) was established after the assassination of Mohammad-Ali Rajai (President) and Mohammad Javad Bahonar (Prime Minister) on August 30. In accordance with the constitution, a Provisional Presidential Council formed on August 30 and proposed Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi Kani as Prime Minister to the Majlis. Majlis voted in favour of him on September 2. His cabinet also received approval of the Majlis on September 3. The main responsibility of this government was holding presidential elections. On October 13, Ali Khamenei officially became president. His Prime Minister, Mir-Hossein Mousavi received Majlis's approval on October 29 (after Majlis' negative vote to Khamenei's first candidate, Ali Akbar Velayati) and then the new government replaced Mahdavi-Kani's interim regime.