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Iran begins commemorations for late President Raisi after helicopter crash death

Tens of thousands of Iranians gathered Tuesday to mourn President Ebrahim Raisi and seven others who were killed in a helicopter crash on a fog-shrouded mountainside in the northwest. Iranian authorities have declared five days of national mourning, with a funeral procession planned for Tehran on Wednesday.

France 24

Can Iran avoid a political crisis after its president’s death?

The death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash this week occurred during one of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s most challenging periods.

The Conversation

Iran's Raisi Death May Impact Khamenei Succession Race

Speculation arises on Iran's succession plan following President Raisi's death, impacting political landscape.

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What comes next for Iran after the death of President Raisi?

The deaths of the president and other officials in a helicopter crash are not likely to lead to major policy changes.

Al Jazeera

Ebrahim Raisi obituary

Ruthless prosecutor linked to thousands of executions who rose through the theocratic ranks to become the president of Iran

The Guardian - UK

Iran's President Raisi, a symbol of the 'growing rift' between the regime and its people

President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash comes at a turbulent time in Iran’s history as the country struggles with both internal dissent and rising regional insecurity. FRANCE 24 discusses Raisi’s legacy and the impact of his sudden death with Jonathan Piron, a historian specialising in Iran.

France 24

What could President Raisi’s death mean for stability in Iran and beyond? Expert Q&A

A helicopter carrying Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials crashed in the mountainous north-west reaches of Iran on Sunday May 19, sparking a rescue operation in thick fog and driving rain. On Monday, search and rescue teams reached the crash site and “found no signs…

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Following Iran's President's demise, Supreme Leader Khamenei announces 5 days of national mourning

Following the demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on Sunday afternoon, country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has announced five days of national mourning in Iran. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Iran’s Khamenei confirms Mohammad Mokhber as interim president

The supreme leader also appoints nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani as acting FM and announces five days of mourning.

Al Jazeera

Ebrahim Raisi’s death pushes Iranian election process into spotlight

Regime likely to ensure chosen candidate has no rivals but ex-president Rouhani is challenging power of Guardian Council

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Iran’s president and foreign minister dead in helicopter crash

Iran declares five days of mourning after president killed in a crash in fog-covered mountains. Plus, the film enfant terrible Harmony Korine on mowing lawns after burning out

The Guardian - UK

Who is Mohammad Mokhber? The interim president who will lead Iran for next 50 days

After president Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash, his deputy for the past four years will be tasked with arranging new elections

The Independent UK

World reacts to the death of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi

World leaders express condolences after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi dies in a helicopter crash.

Al Jazeera

Iranian President Killed In Helicopter Crash, Mourning Declared

Iranian Supreme Leader announces mourning period after helicopter crash claims President Raisi's life. Transition to new leadership underway.

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The Independent UK

How helicopter crash that killed Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi unfolded

Body of the 63-year-old hardliner was found in East Azerbaijan province, state media reports

International Business Times

Iran Mourns President Raisi's Death In Helicopter Crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was declared dead on Monday after rescue teams found his crashed helicopter in a fog-shrouded western mountain region, sparking mourning in the Islamic republic. Under the Iranian constitution, first vice president Mohammad Mokhber, 68, should replace Raisi until presidential elections are held within 50 days.

The National (Scotland)

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi dies at 63 in helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protege of the country’s supreme leader, has died aged 63 ...

Evening Standard

Ebrahim Raisi death: Who is Mohammad Mokhber, the man appointed Iran's interim president?

The Khamenei loyalist - who has been sanctioned by the EU for alleged involvement in ‘missile activities’ - has taken over after Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash

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France 24

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi dies at 63 in helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the country's supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels and launched a major drone-and-missile attack on Israel, has died. He was 63.

Evening Standard

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash but UK minister says he won't be mourned

Tom Tugendhat says Raisi’s regime has ‘murdered thousands at home’ and targeted people in Britain

Al Jazeera

Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s president, dies in helicopter crash aged 63

Iranian president was travelling in the country’s East Azerbaijan province when it came down in a forested area.

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Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi Dies In Helicopter Crash

Tragic news as Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi dies in a helicopter crash, leaving political uncertainty in his wake. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ...

The Conversation

Iran crash: President Raisi’s death leaves Tehran mourning loss of regime loyalist

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed when his helicopter crashed on May 19, 2024 in a mountainous border region, was a consummate loyalist whose passing will be a severe blow to the country’s conservative leadership.

Al Jazeera

Who was Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi?

Raisi – a hardline and religiously conservative politician – had deep connections in the judiciary and religious elite.

The Guardian - AU

Israeli ministers condemn ICC arrest warrant call as ‘scandalous’ – as it happened

Foreign minister Israel Katz says move by chief prosecutor is tantamount to an attack on the victims of 7 October

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