If the position of president becomes vacant in Iran, the Constitution of the Islamic Republic says that the first vice president assumes “the duties of the President of the Republic.”

Article 131 of the Iranian Constitution says: “In the event of the death, dismissal, resignation, absence, or illness of the President of the Republic for more than two months, or in the event that the term of the Presidency of the Republic ends and a new President of the Republic is not elected as a result of some obstacles or other similar circumstances, The First Vice President of the Republic assumes the duties of the President of the Republic and enjoys his powers with the approval of the leadership.

The position of First Vice President of Iran is currently held by Mohammad Mokhber, who went to Tabriz to continue the search for the helicopter.

Under the constitution issued in 1979 after the Islamic Revolution, which was amended in 1989, the first vice president of Iran assumes power “within 50 days at most,” as preparations are made for the election of a new president.

The Constitution also stipulates that “in the event of the death of the First Vice President of the Republic or other matters preventing him from carrying out his duties, and also in the event that the President of the Republic does not have a First Vice President, the leadership shall appoint another person in his place,” noting that the Constitution refers to the Supreme Leader when Mentions of leadership.

Article 132 of the Constitution also indicates that “during the period in which the First Vice President of the Republic, or another person appointed in accordance with Article 131, assumes the responsibilities of the President of the Republic and enjoys his powers, ministers cannot be questioned or no confidence be withheld from them. Nor can any action be taken.” A step to reconsider the constitution or to organize a general referendum in the country.”