Although the supreme leader assumes the majority of power, Iran’s regime consists of a network of governing bodies.
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Iran’s government have declared their former president is a martyr, and this is forming part of the political campaign ahead of the election.
Middle East expert Scott Lucas answers our questions about the politicians vying to become the next president of Iran.
Moderates are likely to be shut out of the race for the presidency, now seen as a stepping stone to Iran’s top job.
The sudden death of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, has also sparked much speculation about the identity of the country’s next supreme leader.
Ebrahim Raisi held substantial sway over Iran’s domestic and foreign policies. So, how will the regime fill his void at a challenging time for the country?
Iran’s president and foreign minister killed in helicopter crash – we ask an expert what might happen next.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced a five day period of mourning following the discovery of wreckage on hillside.
The protesters have been strongly supported by Iran’s actors, musicians and athletes who have been among those arrested, imprisoned and tortured.
The hijab, which was forced on all Iranian women after the 1979 revolution, is a tool of oppression.
This is not so much an alliance as a coalition of the isolated.
Ebrahim Raisi was declared the winner of Iran’s June 18 presidential election, which critics called rigged after his top opponents were disqualified.
Ahead of June 18 presidential elections, a new survey found that only around a quarter of Iranians plan to vote.
Plus, why fireflies need dark nights and what you can do about it. Listen to episode 19 of The Conversation Weekly.
President is not the most important leadership role in Iran. The election is not completely democratic. That said, there’s a pretty competitive contest happening.
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Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin
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Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations, Florida International University
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Associate Professor of Secular and Religious Studies, Utrecht University
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Assistant Professor, Public Law and Governance, Tilburg University
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Henry J. Leir Professor of Practice in Economics of the Middle East, Brandeis University
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Lecturer in Law and Socio-legal Studies, Royal Holloway, University of London
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Faculty Fellow, Internet Governance Lab, American University School of Communication
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Associate Professor Islamic Civilisation, Near & Middle Eastern Studies, Trinity College Dublin
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Research Fellow, Middle East Studies, Deakin University
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Professor in Global Thought and Comparative Philosophies, Inaugural Co-Director of Centre for AI Futures, SOAS, University of London