Iran's Khamenei seeks trusted hardliner to replace Raisi in June vote

Iran's election to replace the late President Raisi triggers a hardliner race to influence the next supreme leader's succession, aiming for a Khamenei-loyal president.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with a group of academic elites and scientific talents in Tehran, Iran October 19, 2022

(photo credit: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA/Handout via Reuters)

ByREUTERS

MAY 29, 2024 17:10

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