JERUSALEM (AP) — The death of Iran’s president is unlikely to lead to any immediate changes in Iran’s ruling system or to its overarching policies, which are decided by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
But Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash Sunday, was seen as a prime candidate to succeed the 85-year-old supreme leader, and his death makes it more likely that the job could eventually go to Khamenei’s son.
A hereditary succession would pose a potential crisis of legitimacy for the Islamic Republic, which was established as an alternative to monarchy but which many Iranians already see as a corrupt and dictatorial regime.
Here’s a look at what comes next.
Iran holds regular elections for president and parliament with universal suffrage.
But the supreme leader has final say on all major policies, serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces and controls the powerful Revolutionary Guard.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Aaron Judge tossed for 1st time, Rizzo hits 3King Charles and Queen Camilla step up their involvement in horse racingUganda urges Britain to stop meddling in domestic affairs after sanctionsFratkin rallies Boston to 4Pictured: The remarkable floating 'capsule resort' in Thailand that you can only reach by boat1920s Chicago penthouse hits the market for $4.3mIpswich back in the Premier League for first time since 2002. Tom Brady's Birmingham relegatedPutin begins a new era of extraordinary power in RussiaCollege protests: Police clash with proHow American protests came to be loved and loathed
2.5516s , 6491.2421875 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by What's next for Iran after death of its president in crash? ,Culture Connection news portal