Ebrahim Raisi was the eighth President of Iran.

He served his term as president prior to his death in a helicopter crash and, second to the Supreme Leader, was leading the thirteenth government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Mohammad Mokhber then became the acting President of Iran.

[1][2] He assumed the role on 19 May 2024, and was confirmed in his position by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on 20 May.

[3] The cabinet of Mokhber was inherited from the cabinet of Ebrahim Raisi; their main responsibility was then to hold a new presidential election; the first round was held on 28 June 2024[4][5] and the second round on 5 July 2024.