Does Larijani’s Presidential Candidacy Signal a Shift in Iran?

Maryam Sinaiee
Maryam Sinaiee

British Iranian journalist and political analyst

Ali Larijani, former chairman of the parliament of Iran, at the Interior Ministry, in Tehran, Iran May 31, 2024
Ali Larijani, former chairman of the parliament of Iran, at the Interior Ministry, in Tehran, Iran May 31, 2024

Former Speaker Ali Larijani’s registration to run for the presidency has sparked much speculation about whether Iran’s Supreme Leader has assured him that he will not be disqualified and will be allowed to run.