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How much will a presidential election reveal about Iran’s future?

Who is allowed to run will be key to understanding whether political elite want to govern the country or manage crises.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2024

Iran: meet the men – and women – lining up to contest the early presidential election

The death in a helicopter crash of the Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi, on May 19 has triggered a presidential election one year earlier than expected. It’s a consequential moment in Iranian politics as many believed that Raisi was being groomed to take over as supreme leader on the death of…

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024

Nuclear issue looms over Iranian presidential election to succeed Raisi

About 80 candidates put names forward for vetting against backdrop of confrontation with west

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024

Ebrahim Raisi’s death pushes Iranian election process into spotlight

Regime likely to ensure chosen candidate has no rivals but ex-president Rouhani is challenging power of Guardian Council

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi dies at 63 in helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protege of the country’s supreme leader, has died aged 63 ...

The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2024

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi dies at 63 in helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the country's supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels and launched a major drone-and-missile attack on Israel, has died. He was 63.

France 24 · May 20, 2024

Who was Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi?

Raisi – a hardline and religiously conservative politician – had deep connections in the judiciary and religious elite.

Al Jazeera · May 20, 2024

Who was Ebrahim Raisi and what were his policies at home and abroad?

Iranian president killed in helicopter crash was a hardliner who led country’s return to sterner stance

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024

Trump reposts 2018 all-caps anti-Iran threat in response to Israel strike

Ex- president known for chaotic foreign policy posts Republican senator’s praise of old Trump tweet telling Iran to ‘be cautious’

The Guardian - US · Apr 14, 2024

Iran election turnout drops to 41% as reformists criticise poll

Conservatives expected to remain firmly in charge after parts of media claim ‘election boycott campaign’ has failed

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2024