Iran sets June 28 election date after Raisi died in helicopter crash

“The election calendar was approved at the meeting of the heads of the judiciary, government, and parliament,” state television said.

Published: May 21, 2024 8:30am

Iran set a June 28 date for the next presidential election after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.



“The election calendar was approved at the meeting of the heads of the judiciary, government, and parliament,” said a state media report.



“According to the initial agreement of the Guardian Council, it was decided that the 14th presidential election will be held on June 28," the report also said.

 

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