Ahmadinejad Registers for Iran's Presidential Election
TL;DR
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered as a candidate for the upcoming presidential election following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Ahmadinejad's candidacy puts pressure on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Ahmadinejad previously challenged his authority. The election, scheduled for June 28, has seen other notable registrations, but it remains uncertain who will be allowed to run. Ahmadinejad, a polarizing figure, remains popular among the poor despite his controversial past and allegations of corruption.
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- Iran's former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registers for presidential election New York Post
- Iran’s ex-president Ahmadinejad, disqualified Larijani sign up for election Al Jazeera English
- Iran’s ex-President Ahmadinejad to run in presidential election, state TV says CNN
- Iran's hard-line former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registers as a presidential candidate for the June 28 election ABC News
- Ex-IRGC commander sanctioned by US launches Iranian presidential bid The Times of Israel
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