Ahmadinejad Joins Iran's Presidential Race
TL;DR
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered as a candidate for the upcoming presidential election, seeking to return to power after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Ahmadinejad's candidacy puts pressure on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, given their past conflicts. His return comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the West over nuclear issues and regional conflicts. The Guardian Council will finalize the list of candidates within 10 days, and the election is set for June 28.
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- Iran election: Hard-line former President Mahmoud registers as candidate The Associated Press
- Iran’s ex-President Ahmadinejad to run in presidential election, state TV says CNN
- Iran's hard-line former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registers for June 28 presidential election Yahoo! Voices
- Ex-IRGC commander sanctioned by US launches Iranian presidential bid The Times of Israel
- Iran's ex-President Ahmadinejad to run in presidential election, state TV says Reuters
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