New Iranian’s President Sets For Official Inauguration

All is now set for the swearing-in of Iran’s new president, Ebrahim Raisi.

Mr Raisi succeeds Hassan Rouhani.

It comes at a time of growing challenges for Iran, whose economy has been crippled by US-led sanctions.

There are also heightened tensions with foreign powers who have blamed Iran for a deadly drone attack on a tanker near Oman last week, which Iran has Denie

Mr Raisi has promised that his new government would try to lift oppressive sanctions, but would not tie the nation’s standard of living to the will of foreigners.