Summary
- Iran President Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash is not expected to have a significant impact on the country.
- The power of the presidency in Iran has diminished, with the Supreme Leader holding more sway over domestic and foreign policies.
- There may be tensions and challenges in finding a successor, with a shortage of viable political candidates for the upcoming election.
- The next president is likely to be a regime loyalist, continuing the trend of limited political legitimacy and controlled elections in Iran.
