1. Why is the mullahs’ presidential "election" that is scheduled to be held on May 19 important?
There are three factors that are important for Khamenei when it comes to selecting the new president, first is the internal factor, the fear of an uprising like 2009, and the wish to prevent a similar event. The second factor is international, will they back of and accept all terms or stand up and risk confrontation. The third is the problem of succession in the supreme leadership.2. What is the election process and who can run?
The election in Iran is nothing like the democratic elections we know, the guardian council has to approve every candidate.
The election in Iran is nothing like the democratic elections we know, the guardian council has to approve every candidate.