Ahmadinejad, former President of Iran.
Dubai: After the death of Iran’s President Ibrahim Raisi, the process of presidential election has started in the country. According to Iran’s constitution, it is necessary to hold elections within 50 days after the death of an incumbent president. In such a situation, the process of presidential election has started in Iran. Iran’s former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has also filed his nomination for the presidential election on Sunday.
Let us tell you that President Ibrahim Raisi died in a helicopter accident last month. After this, presidential elections are being held there. Ahmadinejad’s nomination will put Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei under pressure. The reason is clear that Ahmadinejad had openly challenged the 85-year-old Supreme Leader and his efforts to participate in the 2021 presidential elections were thwarted by the authorities.
Elections to be held on 28 June
Ahmadinejad filed his nomination at a time when tensions are rising between Iran and Western countries over Tehran’s nuclear program, arms shipments to Russia and crackdown on dissidents. Associated Press reporters in Tehran saw Ahmadinejad arriving at the Interior Ministry and beginning the registration process to contest the election. His supporters chanted slogans and waved Iranian flags ahead of his arrival. Presidential elections are due in the country on June 28. Ahmadinejad was the country’s president for two terms between 2005 and 2013.
Khamenei has appointed his close aide Mohammad Mokhbar as the acting president
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhbar as the acting President of the country after President Ibrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had announced this while issuing a condolence message soon after Raisi’s death was confirmed. Mokhbar may also file his nomination soon. The main contest is believed to be between these two leaders. (AP)
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