Conservative candidates approved for snap presidential election in Iran on June 28
Six candidates, including parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, have been approved to run in the upcoming snap presidential election in Iran following the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. The Guardian Council approved former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili and Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani to run, while disqualifying 74 other candidates, including prominent figures like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Ali Larijani.
The approved candidates represent a mix of conservative, moderate, and hardline factions of Iranian politics, with Ghalibaf, Jalili, and Zakani among the contenders. The upcoming election is crucial for Iran, especially as it grapples with challenges related to its nuclear programme, economy, and relations with the international community.
The race towards the presidency is expected to heat up with debates on crucial issues like Iran’s nuclear ambitions, economy, and foreign policy. With a decline in voter turnout in recent elections, the outcome of this election will play a significant role in shaping Iran’s future trajectory.