Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:33pm on 20 May 2024,Monday International
Iran will hold presidential elections on June 28 following the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage in a helicopter crash. The decision was made by the heads of the judiciary, government, and parliament, according to state media. Funeral rites for Raisi and his team will begin on Tuesday in Tabriz, before moving to Tehran. The UN Security Council observed a minute of silence in memory of Raisi. The election date was confirmed by the Guardian Council, marking the 14th presidential election in Iran's history.
