In regards to the elections, Iran analyst and journalist Morad Vaisi believes the Islamic Republic is about to enter its third phase. “The first phase was about the left versus the religious right; the second phase was reformists against fundamentalists. The third phase involves military and security personnel,” Vaisi told Iran International. “In the upcoming elections, we will not see any other faction members running; it will probably be someone among the military and security figures,” he added. While many consider the Iranian presidency to be more of a symbolic post, with significant decisions made in Khamenei's headquarters, the eyes are on him to see what lies ahead in the country's political landscape.
