Ebrahim Raeesi

Raeesi 2017, Or Ahmadinejad Redux?

Published by Guest Contributor

by Reza HaghighatNejad In 2005, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was elected as president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, a surprise victory that shocked Iran and the rest of the world. A former teacher, engineer and mayor of Tehran, he rapidly rose in… Continue Reading →

Iran Presidential Elections: No Easy Victory for Rouhani

Published by Ali Reza Eshraghi

by Ali Reza Eshraghi Iran’s presidential elections have never been without drama. This year, the Guardian Council—a group tasked to approve candidates—set a new record for the number of disqualifications. Of the 1,636 individuals who registered, it approved only six.… Continue Reading →