#IRAN: Repressive President's Death Triggers Widespread Celebrations

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The helicopter crash which killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has triggered celebrations across the Shia nation. He was known to be close to Supreme Leader Khamenei, and Raisi was in line to succeed him.

Strict Islamic laws had triggered protests against the theocratic regime in 2022. But were ultimately unsuccessful. 

Raisi was a hardline cleric close to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He previously served as the Chief Justice of Iran.He was part of the 'Death Committee' that executed thousands of prisoners.

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#IRAN: All But One Of Pres. Raisi's Cabinet Ministers Approved By Parliament

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After five days of debates, the Iranian parliament gave its vote of confidence to all the ministers proposed by President Ebrahim Raisi, except for Hossein Baghgoli, who was nominated as minister of education.

Although lawmakers pointed out more than a handful of shortcomings in Baghgoli's credentials and plans, what makes his rejection notable is parliament's determination to prove to Raisi that they are not going to surrender to all his wishes.

Baghgoli is reportedly a relative of Raisi's wife, and the fact that he did not win the vote of confidence while others with credentials at his level got it, signifies a direct message from the hardline parliament to the hardliner president.

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#IRAN: Hardline Judge Wins Presidential Vote

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Iran's current judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi has comfortably won the country's presidential election in a vote marked by low turnout and calls for a boycott.

Many nations throughout the world noted that the elections were held without international monitors, and questioned its legitimacy. 

Last month, Iran’s Guardian Council disqualified all non-hardliner candidates for the election, including the country’s vice president and a former parliamentary speaker, leaving only seven hardliners as official candidates.

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