Iran began a five-day registration on Thursday for candidates aiming to run in the June 28 presidential election, replacing the late Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash. The election occurs amid Iran’s heightened tensions with the U.S. and ongoing protests over Mahsa Amini’s 2022 death. Candidates aged 40-75 with at least a Master’s degree can register, but must be approved by the Guardian Council, overseen by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The registration closes Tuesday, with the final candidate list expected within ten days.