Iran's Presidential Election and Foreign Policy

Iran's recent presidential election, following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, is carried out under the watch of the Guardian Council, aligning with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's preferences. The new president's influence on Iranian foreign policy may be limited as the Supreme Leader holds the key decisions. Iran positions itself as an anti-imperialist stronghold, supporting entities like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthi rebels. Despite changing leadership, Iran's core foreign policy ideologies persist, aiming to exert influence and portray strength in the Middle East.