Iran's Snap Presidential Election Amid Conflict: Who Will Succeed Raisi After Tragic Accident?

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Iranians have headed to the polls in a snap presidential election following the tragic death of former President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. This election comes at a time of severe economic challenges, widespread discontent, and escalating regional tensions. Most of the candidates are conservative hardliners, with just one representing the reformist camp. If no candidate secures a clear majority, a runoff will be held on July 5. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for Iran and its international relations. Join us as we delve into the critical factors shaping this pivotal election.      #Iran #IsraelIranConflict #IranPresidentialElection #IranVoting #IranElection #IranVotes #EbrahimRaisi #AyatollahKhamenei #IranSnapPresidentialElection #Oneindia                 ~HT.178~PR.274~GR.124~

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00:00This Friday, i.e., today, on June 28, Iran heads to the polls in a pie-hotel snap election

00:19to choose its next president.

00:22This sudden election follows the tragic and unexpected death of former President Ebrahim

00:29Raisi in a helicopter crash, leaving the nation at a critical juncture.

00:35Among the six candidates approved by Iran's ultra-conservative Garchan Council, four remain

00:41after two dropped out on Thursday.

00:44Most candidates are conservative hardliners, and many have faced Western sanctions.

00:52If no candidate secures a clear majority, a run-off will be held on July 5.

00:59Iran's political climate is tense, with the battered economy, widespread discontent, and

01:05harsh crackdowns on dissent.

01:08The country is grappling with high inflation, stringent Western actions, escalating tensions

01:14with the US, advanced nuclear enrichment, and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

01:21Voting is open to roughly 61 million eligible Iranians, but turnout is expected to be low.

01:29Many citizens plan to boycott, criticizing the limited choice imposed by the Garchan

01:36Council, with only approved six out of 80 registrants, excluding all women.

01:43In the lead are two staunch conservatives, Mohammad Bagher Kalibaf, the current Speaker

01:49of Parliament and former IRGC commander, and Saeed Jalili, a former nuclear negotiator

01:56and representative for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the Supreme National Security

02:03Council.

02:04Both have a failed history of presidential bids, but are significant figures within the

02:10regime.

02:11Massoud Pazashkian, the reformist candidate, seeks to loosen social restrictions and improve

02:18relations with the West, potentially re-initiating nuclear talks.

02:23However, his chances are slim in a field dominated by hardliners.

02:29This election is not just crucial for Iran, but also for its international relations,

02:35particularly with the United States.

02:38As Iran edges closer to nuclear bomb production capabilities and continued supporting proxy

02:44groups against Israel, the stakes are high for the entire Middle East.

02:50Before his untimely death, Raisi was a top contender for this pivotal role.

02:56As Iranians cast their votes, the world waits to see how this election will shape the future

03:02of Iran and its geopolitical landscape.

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