Masoud Pezeshkian’s victory cannot mask fact that the republic faces a legitimacy crisis
The 69-year-old promises change to Tehran’s domestic and foreign policies and to end nuclear stand-off
Successor to Raisi seeks to ease social restrictions and re-engage with west to secure sanctions relief
Presidential race between reformist and hardliner to be decided by silent majority who boycotted first round
Aide to supreme leader warns Israel risks triggering regional conflict in the event of all-out offensive against militant group
After a record low turnout, the second round will offer a stark choice in a country beset by economic malaise
Some pro-reform citizens lack faith in country’s tightly controlled politics but their participation could be critical
Presidential election comes as Iranians face cost of living crisis — even much-derided cheap car is unaffordable for many
Infighting builds in conservative camp amid calls to run single presidential candidate against surprise challenger
Outsider Masoud Pezeshkian rattles hardliners by pressing for closer relations with west and softer stance on hijab
Comments by leader of militant group come as fears grow of full-blown war across Lebanon’s southern border
Former health minister looks to upset odds after being chosen as one of six candidates for this month’s vote
Guardian Council disqualifies prominent moderates but gives green light to one reformist MP
Court filings seek to revive a US lawsuit with alleged evidence of payments helping Hizbollah and Taliban
Hopefuls from across the spectrum apply, but the Islamic republic is unlikely to take many risks
Intelligence service says ‘proxies’ attack Israelis and Iranian dissidents on Swedish soil
Funeral at Shia shrine after leader’s death in helicopter crash with potential successors lining up ahead of vote
The death of President Raisi and a blow from the ICC prosecutor have heaped pressure on Iran and Israel
Crowds gather in city of Tabriz for start of three days of mourning events
US-made Bell 212 carrying country’s president was almost 30 years old when it crashed into a mountainside
Aircraft came down on Sunday in remote and mountainous north-west
Reaction in west more muted as capitals consider impact of president’s death on Tehran’s leadership and geopolitical tensions
Process to choose new president could push political rivalries among regime loyalists to new level
Conservative cleric and protégé of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a contender to become the Islamic republic’s next supreme leader
Hardline cleric was seen as integral to republic’s succession plan
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