Following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Iranians will vote for a new president on June 28 from a group of four candidates loyal to the supreme leader. The election is expected to influence the potential succession to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the 85-year-old supreme leader. Despite public frustration over economic issues and restricted freedoms, Khamenei urges high voter turnout to counter legitimacy concerns. Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time, with results expected in two days. The election coincides with regional tensions and increased Western pressure on Iran.
Iran Presidential Election Set for June 28 After Raisi’s Death
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