The Excellent Order of Independence () is an Iranian state order, established by "Council of Iran Ministers" on November 21, 1990. According to "Article 3" of the "Regulations on the Awarding of Government Orders" of Iran, the "Order of Independence" is awarded by President of Iran to recognize "taking important offices and playing a key role in achieving high goals of the Islamic Republic of Iran with allâÂÂlateral effort in enlightening positions, distinguished innovations to reach selfâÂÂsufficiency and independence in different aspects, saving the government from potential threats, helping global proliferation of Islamic revolution principles and other valuable services in critical and decisive periods of time".
The order has no classes, and is awarded by President of Iran, who is able to award 4 orders per term.