Tehran: Amidst the urgent search for the crash site of President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter in Iran, questions arise about the protocol in the event of a president’s demise in office. Here’s a concise overview of Iran’s constitutional procedures:
According to Article 131 of the Islamic Republic’s constitution, if a president passes away while in office, the mantle is assumed by the first vice president, subject to confirmation by the supreme leader, who holds ultimate authority over state affairs.
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Furthermore, a council comprising the first vice president, the parliamentary speaker, and the judiciary head is mandated to organize a new presidential election within a maximum period of 50 days.
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Ebrahim Raisi assumed the presidency in 2021, and as per the current schedule, presidential elections are slated for 2025.
