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Iran elects new president after Raisi's death

In an extremely tense situation, the people of Iran will elect a new president on Friday. The ultra-conservative Guardian Council has approved six candidates, including only one reformer. But only four candidates are left to choose from after two ultra-conservative candidates withdrew their...

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Election campaign event in Tehran
Election campaign event in Tehran

Iran elects new president after Raisi's death

In May, the previous President Ebrahim Raisi lost his life in a helicopter crash. Consequently, the election, originally scheduled for 2025, had to be brought forward. The new election is taking place in turbulent times: The escalating Middle East conflict has intensified tensions in the region, and the country is grappling with the economic consequences of international sanctions.

The news of President Ebrahim Raisi's untimely death due to a helicopter crash has left a vacancy in Iran's highest office. Amidst these challenging circumstances, the upcoming presidential elections in Iran, now scheduled due to Raisi's demise, promise to be consequential, given the pressing issues of regional conflicts and international sanctions.

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