TEHRAN (Ruptly) — The newly elected lawmakers of the Iranian Parliament in Tehran on Thursday, May 28, are expected to choose a speaker and presiding board.

On Wednesday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani delivered a speech marking the inauguration of the new Iranian Parliament. The new lawmakers will serve a four-year term.

Previous Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani decided to leave his post after 12 years, triggering speculations that he may run in next year’s presidential elections.