What's next for Iran after death of its president in crash?
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.
HOW DOES IRAN’S GOVERNMENT WORK?
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
Yu Darvish extends scoreless innings streak to 25 in Padres' 9
ATLANTA (AP) — Yu Darvish dominated a slumping Braves offense and extended his career-high scoreless2024-05-21Chinese companies set new digging record in tunnelling projects in Nepal
(Global Times) 13:26, March 28, 2024File Photo: CCTV NewsEfforts are being made in the building of l2024-05-21- Four people have been arrested after a huge Oklahoma SWAT raid over the kidnapping and murder of a K2024-05-21
Baidu strongly denies rumor of link between its AI tool and China’s military research
(Global Times) 08:02, January 16, 2024China's tech giant Baidu on Monday strongly denied allegations2024-05-21Brazil replaces injured goalkeeper Ederson in Copa America squad
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil coach Dorival Júnior has replaced injured goalkeeper Ederson with Sao P2024-05-21Feature: AI system developed by students helps missing children return home
(Xinhua) 10:13, December 07, 2023BEIJING, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) technology2024-05-21
atest comment