How will the system in Iran work after Raisi’s death?

Iranian Vice President Mokhber will have to assume Raisi’s powers and lead the country to elections within 50 days

The crash of the helicopter transporting Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi and his accompanying delegation into a forested area in East Azerbaijan province has had significant repercussions on the global agenda.

Iran officialy confirmed Monday that Raisi and the accompanying delegation lost their lives in the accident.

Mokhber to be interim President

According to Article 131 of the Iranian Constitution, in the event of the president’s death, the vice president assumes the role. In this scenario, with the approval of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Vice President Mohammad Mokhber will temporarily assume the position.

Born in 1955 in Dezful, Khuzestan province, Mokhber served as an officer in the Iran-Iraq War from 1980 to 1988. He holds two doctorate degrees and has also held positions such as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sinai Bank and Deputy Governor of Khuzestan Province. Currently, Mokhber serves as the vice president and is a member of the Council for the Promotion of the State of Order. He has been subject to sanctions by various Iranian leaders at different times.

Elections in 50 days

According to the Iranian constitution, Mokhber’s duty will be to guide the country through the presidential elections via a 50-member commission of experts. This commission, which will also feature the speaker of the Shura Council and the head of the judiciary, will be tasked with leading Iran to elections within 50 days.