TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is focused on ensuring a high voter turnout in the upcoming Iranian presidential election, without endorsing any specific candidate, according to IRGC spokesperson Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif.

In a statement on Wednesday, General Sharif emphasized the election's importance amid current domestic, regional, and international developments. He reiterated the IRGC's stance, aligning with the Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's call for maximum voter participation to protect the Islamic Revolution and its achievements.

General Sharif stressed that IRGC commanders and personnel are prohibited from endorsing any candidate or political faction, as it is both legally and religiously forbidden for the IRGC to engage in partisan activities.

He assured that the IRGC will support and collaborate with the election winner, consistent with its historical approach across various administrations. “The IRGC aims to use its resources to help the government achieve the Islamic Revolution's goals,” General Sharif added.

Iran's presidential election is set for Friday, June 28, a year earlier than planned due to the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on May 19.

The new administration, the 14th since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, will assume power in late June or early July and will hold office for four years.

On Tuesday, Ayatollah Khamenei highlighted that national pride in the elections depends on maximum public participation and electing the most qualified candidate, stating that a high turnout brings honor to the Islamic Republic.