Armed Forces Competence to Fight Takfiri Terrorists, According to Islamic Republic Constitution

Islamic Republic armed forces active role in the Middle East armed conflicts especially in Iraq and Syria against Takfiri terrorism poses many legal and political questions among domestic and international public opinions. It is particularly outstanding when it becomes clear that the Islamic Republic role is more determinant than engaged countries. Since the principle of renunciation of force in international relations is the main reason of formation of United Nations, also restricting the use of war to self-defense, the question is the manner to justify the role of the Islamic Republic's armed forces in armed conflicts beyond territorial borders based on the Constitution; the manner in which the Constitutional capacities and the principles set forth in it conform with the international law principles including equal sovereignty right, right to self-determination and the principle of non-intervention in the internal affairs of other countries. This article, through a descriptive-analytic approach considers such issue. The findings show that the Islamic Republic Constitution, as the result of an ideological revolution, and religious civilization-maker, has paved the way for legitimization regarding participation in fighting Takfiri terrorism, defense for the Muslims and the oppressed people from the view point of religious teachings and to preserve national interests and self-defense.