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Iran to hold presidential elections on June 28

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 20 May 2024 22:59
2 Min Read

According to IRNA, it was decided during the initial agreement that elections would be held on June 28, to appoint a new president for the country on July 8.

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    Iranians hold up posters of President Ebrahim Raisi during a mourning ceremony for him at Vali-e-Asr Square in downtown Tehran on May 20, 2024 (AP)

The heads of the three powers in Iran have agreed to hold presidential elections in the country on June 28, following the initial agreement that took place today between Iran's Guardian Council and the Elections Commission.

According to IRNA, it was decided during the initial agreement that elections would be held on June 28, to appoint a new president for the country on July 8.

According to the approved electoral calendar, candidates will be registered during the period from June 10 to 14, and the electoral campaign period will be from June 23 until the morning of July 7.

Article 131 of the Iranian Constitution states that in the case of the passing of the President of the Republic, the first vice president assumes the authority and duties of the president with the approval of the Leader of the Revolution and the Islamic Republic of Iran for a maximum period of 50 days. 

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