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1985 Iranian deputy supreme leader election

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An election for the deputy supreme leader of Iran was held on 15 July 1985, following the circumstances of the Iran–Iraq War and the worsening physical condition of the supreme leader Ruhollah Khomeini. On the same day, Hussein-Ali Montazeri was announced as the deputy supreme leader after his victory in the election as he was the sole nominee in the election.[1][2][3][4][5]

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1985 Iranian deputy supreme leader election

15 July 1985

86 members of the Assembly of Experts
Unknown votes needed to win
 
Nominee Hussein-Ali Montazeri
Party Islamic Republican Party and
Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom
Electoral vote Elected

Deputy Supreme Leader before election

Office established

Elected Deputy Supreme Leader

Hussein-Ali Montazeri
Islamic Republican Party

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Background

Montazeri initially rejected Khomeini's proposal to make him his successor, insisting that the choice of successor be left to the Assembly of Experts, which happened.[6][7]

Aftermath

While already elected the eventual choice was firstly revealed in November 1985.[3] It was revealed to everyone by Hadi Barikbin during Friday prayers.[8]

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