Meet Ebrahim Raisi, the cleric challenging incumbent Rouhani for president of Iran
- Written by Emily L. Blout, Faculty Fellow, Internet Governance Lab, American University School of Communication
Iranian presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi is an important newcomer to electoral politics.
Last year, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed Raisi custodian of the shrine of Imam Reza and chairman of the foundation that manages its extensive complex. This is no minor post. The foundation nets the regime billions of dollars.
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