Iran heavy-hitters Raisi, Larijani to run for presidency
By DW
18 May 2021 |
10:28 am
Iran heads into its June election amid rising discontent over its sanctions-crippled economy. Candidates look set to include former nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani and hardline judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi.
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