Iran: President Raisi’s Death Sets Off Scramble To Find His Replacement – Analysis
By Michael Scollon
(RFE/RL) -- The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi sets in motion a scramble to replace him in short order, with long-term implications for the clerical establishment.
Mohammad Mokhber, who served as first vice president under Raisi, has already taken over the presidential duties in an acting capacity.
His time in office will likely be brief, with Iranian law stipulating that a new presidential election be held within 50 days.
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