Iranian President’s death disrupts plan to consolidate Khamenei’s legacy - analysis
Raisi's unexpected passing impacts the supreme leader’s efforts to maintain ideological control and navigate internal and external pressures.
Presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi gestures after casting his vote during presidential elections at a polling station in Tehran, Iran June 18, 2021.(photo credit: VIA REUTERS)ByDAVID MENASHRI/THE MEDIA LINEUpdated:
