What next for Iran if Raisi perished?

What happens next if President Raisi is confirmed dead in the helicopter crash?

This is the question running in the minds of Iranians as the helicopter carrying the Iranian president is completely burned.

According to article 131 of the Islamic Republic’s constitution, if a president dies in office the first vice president takes over, with the confirmation of the supreme leader, who has the final say in all matters of state.

The vice president would be interim president for an interim period only.

There are 12 vice presidents and the first vice president would take charge.

The first vice president in office is Dr Mohammad Mokhber.

A council consisting of the first vice president, the speaker of parliament and the head of the judiciary must arrange a election for a new president within a maximum period of 50 days.

Raisi was elected president in 2021 and, under the current timetable, presidential elections are due to take place in 2025.

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