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Iran’s supreme leader officially names Raisi as incoming president
60-year-old Mr Raisi won the presidential election in June, with almost 62 per cent of the vote.
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60-year-old Mr Raisi won the presidential election in June, with almost 62 per cent of the vote.
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U.S. officials are stepping up diplomatic efforts to pressure countries to stop importing Iranian oil.