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[[File:Raisi.PNG|right|200px|thumb|Ebrahim "the Butcher" Raisi became president in June 2021.<ref>[https://apnews.com/article/iran-election-ebrahim-raisi-judiciary-turnout-middle-east-4d60554fd608a5dea2c76a303ec352d8 'Hard-line judiciary head wins Iran presidency in low turnout.' J Gambrell, AP, June, 20, 2021]</ref>]]

[[File:Raisi.PNG|right|200px|thumb|Ebrahim "the Butcher" Raisi became president in June 2021.<ref name=ap>[https://apnews.com/article/iran-election-ebrahim-raisi-judiciary-turnout-middle-east-4d60554fd608a5dea2c76a303ec352d8 'Hard-line judiciary head wins Iran presidency in low turnout.' J Gambrell, AP, June, 20, 2021]</ref>]]

'''Ebrahim Raisi''' became president of [[Iran]] in June 2021.  Prior to becoming president, Raisi was the head of Iran’s [[judiciary]].  He is known among the populace as ''The Butcher.''<ref name=fr24>[https://www.fr24news.com/a/2021/06/iran-elects-new-president-ebrahim-the-butcher-raisi-who-tortured-pregnant-women-and-ordered-despicable-mass-executions.html Iran elects new President Ebrahim ‘The Butcher’ Raisi who tortured pregnant women and ordered despicable mass executions] Fr24 News, June 20, 2021</ref>

'''Ebrahim Raisi''' became president of [[Iran]] in June 2021.  Prior to becoming president, Raisi was the head of Iran’s [[judiciary]].  He is known among the populace as ''The Butcher.''<ref name=fr24>[https://www.fr24news.com/a/2021/06/iran-elects-new-president-ebrahim-the-butcher-raisi-who-tortured-pregnant-women-and-ordered-despicable-mass-executions.html Iran elects new President Ebrahim ‘The Butcher’ Raisi who tortured pregnant women and ordered despicable mass executions] Fr24 News, June 20, 2021</ref>

==Presidency==

==Presidency==

In June, 2021, Raisi was "elected" as President, helped by a very low turnout. <ref>[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-times-view-on-ebrahim-raisi-the-butcher-of-tehran-l80cfg20r The Times view on Ebrahim Raisi: The Butcher of Tehran] The Times, June 21, 2021</ref>

In June, 2021, Raisi was "elected" as President, helped by a very low turnout.<ref name=ap/> <ref>[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-times-view-on-ebrahim-raisi-the-butcher-of-tehran-l80cfg20r The Times view on Ebrahim Raisi: The Butcher of Tehran] The Times, June 21, 2021</ref>

<ref>[https://www.israelhayom.com/2021/06/20/low-voter-turnout-sees-butcher-of-tehran-named-next-iranian-president/ Low voter turnout sees 'Butcher of Tehran' named next Iranian president]

<ref>[https://www.israelhayom.com/2021/06/20/low-voter-turnout-sees-butcher-of-tehran-named-next-iranian-president/ Low voter turnout sees 'Butcher of Tehran' named next Iranian president]

''Amnesty International decries results in Iranian elections, says ultraconservative Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi should be investigated for alleged crimes against humanity. FM Lapid: Raisi's election should prompt renewed determination to immediately halt Iran's nuclear program and put an end to its destructive regional ambitions.''

''Amnesty International decries results in Iranian elections, says ultraconservative Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi should be investigated for alleged crimes against humanity. FM Lapid: Raisi's election should prompt renewed determination to immediately halt Iran's nuclear program and put an end to its destructive regional ambitions.''