TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran's Constitutional Council has affirmed that in accordance with the nation's constitution and historical precedents set after the Islamic Revolution, the presidency will continue to have a four-year tenure.

Hadi Tahan Nazif clarified that the president's four-year term commences immediately following the election.
 
He also expressed condolences over the tragic helicopter crash that resulted in the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian earlier this week.

“This is an unfortunate and painful loss for the Iranian nation,” Nazif remarked. “However, the constitution has provisions in place for such events.”

Tahan Nazif referenced the Leader of the Islamic Revolution's statements, assuring that national affairs will proceed uninterrupted and according to established legal protocols. 

He cited Article 131 of the Constitution, which stipulates that in the event of the president's death or similar circumstances, the First Vice President, with the Leader's approval, will assume the president's duties and powers.

Following the fatal helicopter crash, Interim President Mohammad Mokhber convened a critical meeting with the heads of Iran's legislative and judicial branches. The meeting, held on Monday and attended by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, underscored the necessity of sustained coordination and cooperation among the three branches of government to navigate the nation's challenges.

In the end, Tahan Nazif emphasized that all presidential responsibilities are now vested in the First Vice President. He also addressed the timing of the upcoming presidential election, stating that it must be conducted within 50 days.