A spokesperson from within Iran’s electoral body announced that the registration of candidates will continue to be in person despite much of the country being under COVID restrictions. However, he added that the Ministry of Interior was making all the necessary arrangements to conform with health protocols. The registration for Presidential candidature opens on May 11 and closes on May 15. The last day of registration of candidates is usually hectic, with many high-profile figures waiting until the very last minute to reveal their intention to run.
