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How Iran’s leaders are using the ‘martyrdom’ of President Raisi as part of the election campaign

Thousands of Iranians came out on the streets to mark the funeral processions of Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran, Mashhad, and Tabriz, after he died in a helicopter crash alongside the foreign minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian. During these processions, huge banners were put up naming Raisi as “the martyr of…

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Canada Holds Key To Designating Iran's Revolutionary Guard A Terrorist Organization

The death of Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, has once again brought the focus on the role of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as the fulcrum of the survival of the regime.

International Business Times

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…

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Iran: president’s death has set hardliners jostling for position to replace ageing supreme leader

The death of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash in May plunged Iran into political uncertainly. Raisi’s death has set off an intense power struggle within the Islamic Republic.

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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

Iran's Hard-Line Parliament Speaker Enters Presidential Race

Iran's presidential election sees hard-line candidate Qalibaf join race, shaping country's future amid uncertainty.

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Iran’s ex-president Ahmadinejad, disqualified Larijani sign up for election

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and others see an opportunity but it remains unclear who will be qualified by the Guardian Council.

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Ahmadinejad Registers For Iran Presidential Election Amid Tensions

Former President Ahmadinejad's registration for the upcoming Iranian election raises tensions and concerns.

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Western Nations Snub U.N. Tribute To Iran's President Raisi

The U.N. General Assembly's tribute to late Iranian President Raisi faces boycott over human rights concerns, sparking controversy.

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UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs

The U.N. General Assembly’s tribute to Iran’s late president Ebrahim Raisi was snubbed by Western and East European nations amid protests against honoring a leader who was reviled for his crackdown on opponents

The Independent UK

Tribute To Late Iranian President At UN Stirs Anger

The UN General Assembly drew criticism Thursday for its tribute to the late Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash, with Washington boycotting the gathering.

International Business Times

Iran opens registration for presidential race to replace late Raisi

Polls originally slated for 2025 were brought forward to June 28 following the president’s death in May 19 air crash.

Al Jazeera

Iran opens candidate registration for snap presidential vote after Raisi’s death

Iran on Thursday began the formal registration of presidential candidates ahead of a snap vote next month to replace the late Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash.

France 24

Iran Opens Registration For Presidential Election Successor

Iran opens registration for presidential candidates post-Raisi's death. Political tensions, candidate criteria, and potential frontrunners in focus.

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Iran: who will be the next supreme leader?

The recent death of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash will not only trigger new presidential elections. Many commentators believe that Raisi was slated to become the next supreme leader of Iran.

International Business Times

After Raisi Funeral, Iran's Focus Turns To Vote For Successor

After Iran mourned president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a recent helicopter crash, the nation's focus turns to an election next month for his successor, with the conservative camp seeking a loyalist to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The Independent UK

Labour expected to proscribe Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as 550 parliamentarians demand action

Ahead of the dissolution of Parliament 550 MPs and peers from across parties have demanded a dramatic change in foreign policy with Iran

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Iran's Acting President Mokhber Addresses New Parliament

Iran's acting President Mokhber praises predecessor Raisi's economic achievements amidst challenges and tragedy. Supreme Leader Khamenei maintains signific...

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The Guardian - UK

Iran presidential election: up to 20 possible contenders gear up for battle

As official mourning for Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi ends, here are some of the names of his potential successors

Radio France Internationale

President Raisi's death casts shadow over diplomatic tensions with Turkey

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi was laid to rest on Thursday, concluding days of funeral rites attended by thousands of mourners after his death in a helicopter crash last week. Experts say the tragedy may well increase tensions between Iran and Turkey, both vying for influence in the Middle East.

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‘Long Term 100% Buy’ Indicator Points to Coeur Mining (CDE) as a Strong Play

With the precious metals complex cynically rising on the fear trade, CDE stock could tag along for the ride.

Al Jazeera

Iran army finds no sign of foul play so far in Raisi helicopter crash

Preliminary report says no evidence of criminal activity but investigators signal the probe is not yet over.

The Guardian - US

Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu rejects genocide claims as ‘false and outrageous’; Palestinian Authority welcomes ICJ ruling – as it happened

UN’s top court orders halt to Rafah offensive, saying it is ‘not convinced’ evacuation and other measures are alleviating Palestinians’ suffering

The Independent UK

Iran's military says Raisi's helicopter caught fire soon after crash and there was no sign of attack

Iran's military says the helicopter carrying late President Ebrahim Raisi caught fire soon after it crashed into a mountain and there was no sign it was attacked

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Iran Mourns President Raisi, Prepares For Political Transition

Iran at a pivotal moment post-Raisi's funeral, facing uncertainties in elections, nuclear capabilities, and regional impact.

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