Iranian president-elect Ebrahim Raisi: A hardliner with a dark past
Supreme leader's choice to succeed Rouhani faces accusations of human rights abuses
Ebrahim Raisi, the hardline Iranian cleric who has been elected president, has a long and controversial history.
He is accused of overseeing the execution of thousands of political prisoners in the 1980s and of playing a key role in the suppression of the Green Movement protests in 2009. Despite these allegations, Raisi has managed to maintain his popularity among conservative voters, who view him as a strong and decisive leader.
Raisi's election is likely to have a significant impact on Iran's domestic and foreign policy. He is expected to take a more hardline approach than his predecessor, Hassan Rouhani, who had sought to improve relations with the West. Raisi has said that he believes the United States is the "Great Satan" and that Iran should not negotiate with it.
It remains to be seen what Raisi's presidency will mean for Iran's future. However, his election is a sign that the country is moving in a more conservative direction.
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