Iran opens candidate registration for snap presidential vote

Iran started registration of candidates for an early election next month following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said.

After the five-day registration period, the Guardian Council, which oversees elections and legislation, will vet the candidates running for the presidency.

"The vetting process will be seven days and then qualified candidates will have almost two weeks for the election campaign," Vahidi said.

The Guardian Council will publish the list of qualified candidates on June 11.

 Iran's presidential election will be held on June 28.