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Following the tragic demise of Iranian president Ibrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on Monday, heads of the three branches of the Iranian government have agreed on a date to hold snap elections to choose a new president for the country.

 

The presidential elections will be held in Iran on June 28.

 

Press TV reported, citing a news agency IRNA report, that the date was confirmed during a meeting at the Presidency Office in Tehran.

 

Raisi has been the President of Iran since August 5, 2021, and was responsible for overseeing major operations in the country.

 

First Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber, who is currently serving as the interim President, and other important ministers attended the meeting.

 

Under Article 131 of Iran’s Constitution, if the President is unable to fulfil his duties, the First Vice President assumes the responsibilities and must organise a new presidential election within 50 days.

 

Raisi’s passing has not only had an emotional impact on his supporters but has also led to significant changes in Iran’s political landscape.

 

At the meeting, officials set the election schedule. Candidate registration will be from May 30 to June 3, and the election campaign will run from June 12 to June 27. The Constitutional Council initially approved this timeline.

 

The aim of this action is to ensure stability and continuity in Iran's governance during the period of national mourning.

 

The death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash is not expected to bring immediate changes to Iran's ruling system or its main policies, as these are ultimately determined by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 

 

Raisi was considered a leading candidate to succeed the 85-year-old supreme leader, and his death increased the likelihood of Khamenei's son eventually assuming that role.