Iran goes to polls on June 28 following death of president in copter crash

People hold up posters of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a mourning ceremony for him at Vali-e-Asr square in downtown Tehran, Iran on Monday (May 20). - Photo: AP Photo

TEHRAN (Bernama-IRNA): After examining the timing of the election process, Iranian heads of branches of power have decided on June 28 as the date for the election to determine the new president.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the registration of candidates will take place from May 30 to June 3, and the election campaign period will run from June 12 to 27.