Tag: Supreme Leader
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Iran’s Assembly of Experts Elects Mojtaba Khamenei as New Supreme Leader
Key Developments: Iran’s Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader following the death of his father. The appointment comes amid heightened regional tensions after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during the ongoing Iran conflict. Iranian authorities have urged citizens and political elites to unite and pledge support to the…
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Who Will Be Iran’s Next President?
As Iran’s snap presidential election on June 28th approaches, the Guardian Council has approved six candidates: three hardliners, two pragmatic conservatives, and one reformist. The traditionalist vote is expected to be divided among the first five candidates, potentially giving the reformist a chance if voter turnout is high. The leading candidate is Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf,…
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Bans Import of US and UK-Made COVID Vaccines
The Iranian Supreme leader has banned the import of US and UK-made COVID vaccines.