Iran announces candidates for upcoming presidential election

This election follows the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage in a helicopter crash in Iran’s northwestern mountainous region on May 19. The election's winner will succeed Raisi, who embraced martyrdom in the accident.

The upcoming election is set to be a significant event as Iran seeks to elect a new president amidst the aftermath of this national tragedy. The candidates, who come from various political and professional backgrounds, will compete to lead the country in the next term. (ILKHA)