CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The 2024 Iranian presidential elections come at a critical juncture in Iran’s contemporary history, shaped by both internal dynamics and external pressures.
Following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter accident, Iran faced both political and economic challenges, especially with the impending succession of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. With these internal socio-economic challenges and geopolitical tensions, this election’s outcome is definitely going to have profound implications for Iran’s future trajectory.
Iran’s political landscape is a complex interplay of religious authority and democratic processes. The President, while elected by popular vote, operates within a framework where ultimate authority rests with the Supreme Leader. This dual structure often results in a delicate balance of power and frequent political tensions.
However, the low turnout in the 2024 elections also indicates the significant divide among the Iranian population. This can be considered to be a huge blow to the theocracy in Iran as the voter turnout has been the lowest since the Iranian revolution in 1979.
