What the Election of Ebrahim Raisi Tells Us About the Future of Iran

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June 23, 2021

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Iran’s Guardian Council disqualified anyone who might have been considered even remotely competitive and so it seems that despite the illusion of an election, Ebrahim Raisi was effectively appointed as president.

By Gary Sick | 22 June 2021

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