What to know about Iranian President
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What to know about Iranian President

Ebrahim Raisi,President, President

Ebrahim Raisi, 63, was elected president in 2021 after rival candidates were barred from running. Since taking office, he has faced a multitude of challenges.

Iranian authorities launched a crackdown on dissentsince large-scale unrest erupted across the country at the end of 2022 following the death of Jina Mahsa Amini in police custody.

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Last month Iran launched a missile and drone attack on Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Raisi was seen as a strong contender to succeed Ali Khamenei as Iran’s Supreme Leader.

If Raisi’s death is confirmed, he would be succeeded by First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber and a new presidential election would be called within 50 days

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