What happens in Iran when a President dies in office?
The Hindu
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi killed in crash, Mohammad Mokhber becomes interim President per constitutional rules.
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash, an Iranian official and Mehr news agency reported on Monday. Below is a brief outline of what Iran's constitution says happens when a President is incapacitated or dies in office:
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Mr. Raisi was elected President in 2021 and, under the usual timetable, a presidential election had been due to take place in 2025. Under constitutional rules, it can now be expected to take place by early July.
Here are some key facts about Mohammad Mokhber, 68, Iran’s first Vice President who became interim President on the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.
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