Iran opens registration for presidential election after Raisi’s helicopter death

Iran has opened a five-day registration period for hopefuls wanting to run in the June 28 presidential election to replace Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash (Dar Yasin/AP)

Iran has opened a five-day registration period for hopefuls wanting to run in the June 28 presidential election to replace Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash earlier this month along with seven other people.

The election comes as Iran grapples with the aftermath of the May 19 crash, as well as heightened tensions between Tehran and the United States, and protests including those over the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini that have swept the country.