The death of Iran’s president triggers power struggle between clerics and military amid regional war

Amid a regional war, a conflict at home between religious leaders and the military is brewing. On May 19th, 2024, there was an update from Dubai on the situation. The article was updated on May 20th after Iranian state media confirmed the death of Mr. Raisi. Three years ago, Ebrahim Raisi won the presidency in an unfair election. Some Iranians believed this victory would lead him to a higher position. They thought he might replace the aging supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, when he passed away. However, things took an unexpected turn. Instead of advancing his career, becoming president ultimately led to Mr. Raisi's death. The death of the president has shifted the power dynamics in Iran. The son of the supreme leader might benefit from this situation. The International Criminal Court's threat to arrest Binyamin Netanyahu has caused shock in Israel. The United States and Israel are upset about the comparison made between Israel and Hamas. There is a growing opposition against Binyamin Netanyahu. His military advisors are seeking a new strategy and leadership. Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash, as reported by an Iranian official and the Mehr news agency on Monday. According to Iran's constitution, if a president dies in office, the first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, assumes the role with the approval of the supreme leader. A council made up of the first vice president, the parliament speaker, and the judiciary head must organize a new presidential election within 50 days. Raisi was elected in 2021, and a new election was originally scheduled for 2025. However, due to the circumstances, a new election is likely to take place by early July.