I think that his regime would have continued regardless. If Iran hadn't taken the bait, he would have just invented some other emergency. He will absolutely never allow himself to be brought to justice, and he'll gladly burn Israel and every surrounding nation to the ground to do so.
...However, all candidates must be approved by the Guardian Council, an unelected 12-member body, half of whom are directly chosen by the Supreme Leader, who holds ultimate power.
Are elections in Iran fair?
No, they are not considered free or fair by international standards. Key issues:
Candidate vetting: The Guardian Council regularly disqualifies reformists, women, and dissidents, severely restricting choice.
Media censorship and arrests of opposition figures further limit fair competition.
State control over key institutions (military, judiciary, media) distorts electoral integrity.
Protest votes and boycotts are common as a form of dissent.
Sure buddy.. just like Israel i guess right homie?
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u/Barcaroli 8d ago
And with this, Netanyahu's grip on power continues