In Iran, a total of six applicants have been approved to participate in the upcoming presidential vote.
On Sunday, the Iranian Guardian Council approved six individuals to run in the upcoming presidential election. Among them is Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a staunch conservative and previous leader of the Revolutionary Guards. The council, once again, rejected the candidacy of former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. This move signals the commencement of a two-week-long campaign leading up to the vote, slated for June 28.
The call for a fresh election emerged following the tragic helicopter crash on May 19 that claimed the lives of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian. Prior to his untimely death, Raisi was viewed as a protégé of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a potential contender for Khamenei's succession.
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The starting signal for the election campaign phase has been given with the approval of six candidates for Iran's presidential election. One of these candidates, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has a background in the Revolutionary Guards and conservative politics. Despite his interest, former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was once again not approved to run in the election.
