Iran sets June 28 election date after Raisi died in helicopter crash

Iran set a June 28 date for the next presidential election after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.

“The election calendar was approved at the meeting of the heads of the judiciary, government, and parliament,” said a state media report.

“According to the initial agreement of the Guardian Council, it was decided that the 14th presidential election will be held on June 28," the report also said.