Iran presidential election: up to 20 possible contenders gear up for battle
The Guardian -

As official mourning for Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi ends, here are some of the names of his potential successorsThe end of official mourning for Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi has unleashed a battle for succession in which as many as 20 credible names have been proposed.All candidates have to be cleared by the 12-strong elite body known as the Guardian Council, and the regime is torn between ensuring continuity on the one hand and on the other, allowing an open competition that stimulates...

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