US-sanctioned former Revolutionary Guards commander Vahid Haghanian was among candidates who registered on Saturday to run for election as Iran's president..
Following the untimely death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, former Revolutionary Guards commander Vahid Haghanian, among others, has registered for Iran's presidential election. The race sees a mix of hardliners and moderates vying for influence, though disqualification by the Guardian Council may favor hardliners.