Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi dies in helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi dies in helicopter crash

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attends a TV interview, in Tehran It was carrying 63-year-old hardliner Raisi – viewed as a potential successor to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – and Iran’s foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, following a visit with the Azerbaijani president to inaugurate a new dam over the Aras River, which separates Iran and Nakhchivan. open image in gallery The crash site of the missing helicopter carrying president Ebrahim Raisi in East Azerbaijan province Raisi – who was known to many as the “Butcher of Tehran”, over his alleged role in the execution of thousands of prisoners of conscience during the purge of 1988 – was flying in a Bell 212 helicopter, according to reports. open image in gallery Rescue team members search an area near the crash site of a helicopter carrying Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi in Varzaghan, in northwestern Iran Experts on Iran told The Independent they did not believe much would change following the death of Raisi, with the next in line for the presidency likely to come from the hardline factions within Iran’s theocracy. Russia’s president Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping were among those to lament the loss of their “good friend” Raisi, with India and Venezuela also among those to pay their respects – while the EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and European Council president Charles Michel offered condolences to the crash victims’ families.

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Helicopter crash that killed Iran's president was caused by climatic conditions, report finds
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Helicopter crash that killed Iran's president was caused by climatic conditions, report finds

The Independent  

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'Iran's president Raisi's chopper crash caused by climatic conditions, no signs of sabotage…': Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Iran's president Raisi's chopper crash caused by climatic conditions, no signs of sabotage…': Report

India TV News  

An official investigation into the helicopter crash in May this year that killed Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and seven other people revealed it was caused by challenging climatic and atmospheric conditions, Iranian state TV reported on Sunday. Raisi died alongside seven others including his foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in the crash in a remote mountainous area in northwestern Iran. Earlier, …

Iran probe finds bad weather caused ex-President Raisi’s helicopter crash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran probe finds bad weather caused ex-President Raisi’s helicopter crash

Al Jazeera  

Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash in May, along with his foreign minister and six other senior officials. Iran’s final inquiry into the helicopter crash that killed former President Ebrahim Raisi in May has found it was caused by bad weather, says the body investigating the case. The helicopter carrying 63-year-old Raisi and his entourage came down on …

Chopper of Iran's late president crashed due to bad weather, reveals final report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chopper of Iran's late president crashed due to bad weather, reveals final report

India Today  

The helicopter crash in which Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi was killed was primarily caused by weather conditions that included thick fog, Iran's state TV said on Sunday, citing the final investigation report on the incident. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner who was seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, died when his helicopter crashed …

Private helicopter crashes in Pune village, four occupants injured
4 months ago

Private helicopter crashes in Pune village, four occupants injured

Hindustan Times  

A private helicopter flying from Mumbai to Hyderabad crashed in Pune's Paud village on Saturday, PTI reported. A private helicopter flying from Mumbai to Hyderabad crashed in Pune's Paud village on Saturday All four occupants survived the crash that took place near Paud, though they suffered injuries, a police official said. “A private helicopter crashed near Paud village in Pune …

Iran and the West: Thawing of relations post presidential poll result?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran and the West: Thawing of relations post presidential poll result?

Firstpost  

Iran, one of the oldest democracies in the region, has been governed by Islamic theocracy blended with democratic institutions, even if accused of being more selective than elective by the West. However, the Iranians, suffering through the sanctioned economy, dearth of opportunities, and general distrust in the way things are in Iran, voted to elect Pezeshkian, who in the runoff …

Iranians vote to replace president killed in a helicopter crash, but apathy remains high
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Iranians vote to replace president killed in a helicopter crash, but apathy remains high

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Iranians were voting Friday in a snap election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a helicopter crash last month, as public apathy has become pervasive in the Islamic Republic after years of economic woes, mass protests and tensions in the Middle East. Then there’s the reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian, who has aligned himself with figures such …

Iran OKs 6 candidates for presidential race, but again blocks Ahmadinejad
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran OKs 6 candidates for presidential race, but again blocks Ahmadinejad

The Hindu  

Iran's Guardian Council on Sunday approved the country's hard-line parliament speaker and five others to run in the country's June 28 presidential election following a helicopter crash that killed President Ebrahim Raisi and seven others. The council's decision represents the starting gun for a shortened, two-week campaign to replace Raisi, a hard-line protege of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei once …

Iran OKs 6 candidates for presidential race, but again blocks Ahmadinejad
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran OKs 6 candidates for presidential race, but again blocks Ahmadinejad

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s Guardian Council on Sunday approved the country’s hard-line parliament speaker and five others to run in the country’s June 28 presidential election following a helicopter crash that killed President Ebrahim Raisi and seven others. The selection of candidates approved by the Guardian Council, a panel of clerics and jurists ultimately overseen by Khamenei, suggests …

Syrian President Bashar Assad visits Iran to express condolences over death of Raisi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Syrian President Bashar Assad visits Iran to express condolences over death of Raisi

The Hindu  

Syrian President Bashar Assad met with Iran's supreme leader in the capital Tehran on May 30 and expressed his condolences over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, state media reported on May 30. Mr. Assad met with Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and also expressed condolences over the death of Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian who …

UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The United States will not attend today’s United Nations …

UN tribute to Iran’s late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UN tribute to Iran’s late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly’s tribute to Iran’s late President Ebrahim Raisi was snubbed by Western and East European nations on Thursday amid protests against honoring a leader who was reviled for his crackdown on opponents. “The United States will not attend today’s United Nations tribute event for President Raisi in any capacity,” Nate Evans, spokesperson for the …

Iran opens registration for the June presidential election after Raisi died in a helicopter crash
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran opens registration for the June presidential election after Raisi died in a helicopter crash

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran opened a five-day registration period Thursday for hopefuls wanting to run in the June 28 presidential election to replace the late Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash earlier this month with seven others. All candidates ultimately must be approved by Iran’s 12-member Guardian Council, a panel of clerics and jurists ultimately …

Iran rules out sabotage explosion behind Raisi's helicopter crash
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran rules out sabotage explosion behind Raisi's helicopter crash

China Daily  

A view of the wreckage of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter at the crash site on a mountain in Varzaghan area, northwestern Iran, May 20, 2024. TEHRAN - Iran on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of a sabotage explosion leading to the helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, local media reported. …

UN holds tribute for late Iranian leader Ebrahim Raisi, US to boycott event
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UN holds tribute for late Iranian leader Ebrahim Raisi, US to boycott event

India TV News  

New York: The United States has decided to boycott a United Nations event paying tribute to Ebrahim Raisi, the late Iranian leader who was killed earlier this month in a helicopter crash along with his foreign minister and other officials, according to a US official. The US Treasury in 2019 sanctioned Raisi “for his administrative oversight over the executions of …

Ebrahim Raisi’s death: Political shifts in Iran and beyond
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ebrahim Raisi’s death: Political shifts in Iran and beyond

Hindustan Times  

The sudden death of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, a prominent political figure in Iran, has significant ramifications for the nation, the broader West Asia region, and global politics. Raisi's presidency, marked by a hardline stance on domestic and foreign policies, leaves a complex legacy and creates a power vacuum that could lead to considerable shifts in the geopolitical landscape. The …

Iran Neighbour Armenia PM's Chopper Crash Scare, Days After Raisi's Death: Watch What Happened
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Iran Neighbour Armenia PM's Chopper Crash Scare, Days After Raisi's Death: Watch What Happened

Hindustan Times  

Iran Neighbour Armenia PM's Chopper Crash Scare, Days After Raisi's Death: Watch What Happened Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's helicopter made an emergency landing on May 25. This occurs just a few days following the May 19 helicopter crash death of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi. Watch INTERNATIONAL NEWS #armeniapm #helicopter #raisi #emergencylanding #forcedlanding #armenia #nikolpashinyan #exsovietunionstate #iran #vanadzor #armeniaazerbaijanborder #azerbaijan …

How will Iran President’s death impact the region? | Explained
6 months, 4 weeks ago

How will Iran President’s death impact the region? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The death of Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s President, and eight others, including Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian, in a helicopter crash on May 19, has sent shockwaves across the region. Editorial | Death of a President: On Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi In the past, Iran has seen friction between the establishment and the Presidents as they tried to champion …

Iran releases report on Raisi's helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iran releases report on Raisi's helicopter crash

China Daily  

A view of the wreckage of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter at the crash site on a mountain in Varzaghan area, northwestern Iran, May 20, 2024. TEHERAN — No traces of bullets or similar items have been detected on the wreckage of the crashed helicopter that resulted in the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, with no …

Iran releases report on Raisi's helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iran releases report on Raisi's helicopter crash

China Daily  

China Daily | Updated: 2024-05-25 08:29 A view of the wreckage of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter at the crash site on a mountain in Varzaghan area, northwestern Iran, May 20, 2024. TEHERAN — No traces of bullets or similar items have been detected on the wreckage of the crashed helicopter that resulted in the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim …

Iran denies foul play in Raisi helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iran denies foul play in Raisi helicopter crash

The Hindu  

Iran's army has so far found no evidence of criminal activity in a helicopter crash that killed the country's president Ebrahim Raisi and seven others, state media reported. "No bullet holes or similar impacts were observed on the helicopter wreckage," said a preliminary report by the general staff of the armed forces published by the official IRNA news agency late …

What are the implications of Raisi’s death for Iran | In Focus podcast
7 months ago

What are the implications of Raisi’s death for Iran | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The untimely death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on May 19 has many implications not just for Iran but the region as a whole. Along with him, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, also perished in the crash. As Iran goes to the polls on the 28th of June to elect a new President, all eyes will …

Iran’s military says Raisi’s helicopter caught fire soon after crash and there was no sign of attack
7 months ago

Iran’s military says Raisi’s helicopter caught fire soon after crash and there was no sign of attack

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — The helicopter carrying Iran’s late President Ebrahim Raisi caught fire soon after it crashed into a mountain and there was no sign it was attacked, state media reported, citing the military’s crash investigators. The statement from the general staff of the armed forces in charge of investigating the crash was read on state television late Thursday. The …

Was Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter shot down? Iran first probe report out | 5 points
7 months ago

Was Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter shot down? Iran first probe report out | 5 points

Hindustan Times  

Iran on Thursday released the first report of the inquiry into the helicopter crash incident which killed president Ebrahim Raisi and seven others. Iranians carry the coffin of late president Ebrahim Raisi at the Imam Reza shrine during the funeral ceremony in the city of Mashhad on May 23, 2024.) Ebrahim Raisi laid to rest at Imam Reza Shrine Iran …

Iran's late President Raisi laid to rest in hometown Mashhad
7 months ago

Iran's late President Raisi laid to rest in hometown Mashhad

China Daily  

People carry the body of Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi to the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, northeastern Iran, on May 23, 2024. TEHRAN - Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi, who lost his life along with his entourage in a recent helicopter crash, was laid to rest on Thursday in the holy shrine of Imam Reza in his …

Iranians bid final farewell to late leader
7 months ago

Iranians bid final farewell to late leader

China Daily  

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leads a funeral prayer in Teheran on Wednesday for late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials who died in a helicopter crash. IRANIAN LEADER PRESS OFFICE/GETTY IMAGES Iranians on Thursday bid the final farewell to late president Ebrahim Raisi at the holiest site for Shiite Muslims in the Islamic Republic, in Mashhad, Iran's …

Iran releases 1st investigation report on President Raisi's helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iran releases 1st investigation report on President Raisi's helicopter crash

China Daily  

A view of the wreckage of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter at the crash site on a mountain in Varzaghan area, northwestern Iran, May 20, 2024. TEHRAN -- The General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces on Thursday released the first report on the causes of a recent helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and …

Iran prepares to bury late President, Foreign Minister and others killed in helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iran prepares to bury late President, Foreign Minister and others killed in helicopter crash

The Hindu  

Iran on May 23 prepared to inter its late President at the holiest site for Shiite Muslims in the Islamic Republic, a final sign of respect for a protege of Iran’s supreme leader killed in a helicopter crash earlier this week. President Ebrahim Raisi’s burial at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad caps days of processionals through much of Iran, …

Iran inters its late president at holiest Shiite site in nation after fatal helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iran inters its late president at holiest Shiite site in nation after fatal helicopter crash

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran interred President Ebrahim Raisi at the nation’s holiest Shiite shrine Thursday, days after he was killed in a helicopter crash that added to the woes of a country already beset by international sanctions, internal unrest and tensions abroad. For now, there’s no clear favorite for the position among Iran’s political elite — particularly no …

Iran inters its late president at holiest Shiite site in nation
7 months ago

Iran inters its late president at holiest Shiite site in nation

LA Times  

Flag-draped coffins of President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions who were killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, during their funeral ceremony in the city of Mashhad, Iran, on Thursday. Iran interred President Ebrahim Raisi at the nation’s holiest Shiite shrine Thursday, days after he was killed in a helicopter crash that added to the woes of a country already …

President Raisi death: Dhankar in Tehran, India shows solidarity with Iran
7 months ago

President Raisi death: Dhankar in Tehran, India shows solidarity with Iran

The Hindu  

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar arrived in Tehran on May 22 to participate in memorial services for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, both of whom were among nine officials and crew killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, a special gesture by New Delhi to show solidarity with Iran amidst the loss of its key leaders. Accompanied by …

How Iran located late President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter after crash
7 months ago

How Iran located late President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter after crash

Hindustan Times  

The Iranian military said Wednesday that it had used domestically produced drones to locate the helicopter of president Ebrahim Raisi after it crashed in the northwestern mountains. In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, a cleric kisses the flag-draped coffin of President Ebrahim Raisi during a funeral ceremony for him and his companions who were killed in a …

From London to Los Angeles, many Iranians overseas cheer, and fear, after president’s death
7 months ago

From London to Los Angeles, many Iranians overseas cheer, and fear, after president’s death

Associated Press  

LONDON — Among Iranian communities from London to Los Angeles, few tears are being shed over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a weekend helicopter crash. In the Los Angeles area nicknamed “Tehrangeles” — home to Persian cafes, ice cream parlors, grocery stores and rug shops — a husband and wife eating at the Pink Orchid bakery said …

Iran president helicopter crash: Ebrahim Raisi’s funeral procession underway
7 months ago

Iran president helicopter crash: Ebrahim Raisi’s funeral procession underway

The Independent  

✕ Close Mourners surround truck carrying remains of Iran president For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The …

Iran’s supreme leader prays at president's funeral service
7 months ago

Iran’s supreme leader prays at president's funeral service

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s supreme leader and representatives of militia groups he backs in the Middle East prayed Wednesday over the coffins of the country’s late president, foreign minister and other officials killed in a helicopter crash earlier this week. Many of the participants said they came to Tehran for the ceremony from other cities and towns across …

World continues to mourn Raisi's death
7 months ago

World continues to mourn Raisi's death

China Daily  

Iranian officials and security officers grieve on Monday as they wait for the body of President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in the country's northwest. Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said on X: "I offer my condolences to the Iranian people on the death of Raisi, Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials following the tragic plane accident." Gulf …

US says not able to help Iran in crisis
7 months ago

US says not able to help Iran in crisis

China Daily  

A view of the wreckage of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter at the crash site on a mountain in Varzaghan area, northwestern Iran, May 20, 2024. The United States on Monday said it had been unable, due largely to logistical reasons, to accept an Iranian request for assistance following a helicopter crash over the weekend that killed Iranian President Ebrahim …

Tragedy amid tension in Middle East
7 months ago

Tragedy amid tension in Middle East

China Daily  

Iraqis place flowers and light candles for Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi outside the Iranian embassy in Baghdad during a condolence service on Monday for the president and his entourage who were killed in a helicopter crash in Iran the previous day. AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DUBAI — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the country's foreign minister were found dead on …

Iran’s Khamenei leads prayers at Raisi memorial before tens of thousands
7 months ago

Iran’s Khamenei leads prayers at Raisi memorial before tens of thousands

Al Jazeera  

Late president’s body will be taken from Tehran to his hometown Mashhad, where he will be buried. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has led prayers at a memorial ceremony for late President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, who died in a helicopter crash. “Oh Allah, we didn’t see anything but good from him,” said Khamenei on Wednesday, paying tribute …

Vice-President Dhankhar pays tribute to Ebrahim Raisi, meets acting Iranian-President I WATCH
7 months ago

Vice-President Dhankhar pays tribute to Ebrahim Raisi, meets acting Iranian-President I WATCH

India TV News  

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday met Iran's acting President Mohammad Mokhber here and conveyed condolences over the tragic demise of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash. Vice President Dhankhar paid tributes to late President Raisi, late Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other Iranian officials in Tehran today, his office said in a post on …

What comes next for Iran after Raisi’s death?
7 months ago

What comes next for Iran after Raisi’s death?

The Hindu  

Being Iran’s President is not easy. Ebrahim Raisi, the 63-year-old hardline cleric who became Iran’s eighth President in August 2021, was doing just that, until May 19, 2024, when he was killed in a helicopter crash. When Raisi became President, all branches of Iran’s government — executive, judiciary and legislature — came under the control of conservatives. For years, Iran’s …

President Raisi’s demise leaves Iran at a crossroads
7 months ago

President Raisi’s demise leaves Iran at a crossroads

Hindustan Times  

On May 19, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister Hossein Abdollahian and two other top provincial officials were killed in a helicopter crash in the mountainous terrain of Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, bordering Azerbaijan. But, in this case, Raisi’s rise to the presidency had been systematically brought about by current Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as part of a smooth …

Vice-President to represent India at Raisi’s condolence ceremony in Iran
7 months ago

Vice-President to represent India at Raisi’s condolence ceremony in Iran

The Hindu  

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar will represent India in the official ceremony in Tehran on May 22 to condole the demise of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other Iranian officials in a helicopter crash on May 19, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. “Vice-President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar will pay a visit to the Islamic Republic …

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar To Visit Iran To Pay Condolences On President Ebrahim Raisi's Death
7 months ago

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar To Visit Iran To Pay Condolences On President Ebrahim Raisi's Death

News 18  

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar will pay a visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran on May 22, 2024 to attend the official ceremony to pay condolences on the tragic demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Dr Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other officials in an unfortunate helicopter crash. Condoling the death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, PM Modi took to X …

How helicopter crash that killed Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi unfolded
7 months ago

How helicopter crash that killed Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi unfolded

The Independent  

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Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran's president and others killed in helicopter crash
7 months ago

Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran's president and others killed in helicopter crash

The Hindu  

Mourners in black began gathering Tuesday for days of funerals and processions for Iran's late president, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash, a government-led series of ceremonies aimed at both honouring the dead and projecting strength in an unsettled Middle East. Whether President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and others draw the same crowd remains in …

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi's death: Indian flag flies at half-mast at Rashtrapati Bhavan | Watch
7 months ago

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi's death: Indian flag flies at half-mast at Rashtrapati Bhavan | Watch

Hindustan Times  

The Indian national flag was flown at half-mast on Tuesday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan as the country observed a day of national mourning following the death of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and other Iranian officials in a helicopter crash. Indian flag flies at half-mast at Rashtrapati Bhavan over Iran President Raisi's death The ministry of home affairs also said no …

Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran’s president and others killed in helicopter crash
7 months ago

Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran’s president and others killed in helicopter crash

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Mourners in black began gathering Tuesday for days of funerals and processions for Iran’s late president, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash, a government-led series of ceremonies aimed at both honoring the dead and projecting strength in an unsettled Middle East. In this photo provided by Fars News Agency, mourners gather around …

The View From India newsletter | Iran after Ebrahim Raisi
7 months ago

The View From India newsletter | Iran after Ebrahim Raisi

The Hindu  

In Iran’s semi representative theocratic system, the elected President is a subordinate of the Supreme Leader, who is appointed by a group of senior clerics. In 2021, when Ebrahim Raisi became Iran’s eighth President, the establishment saw a hardline cleric, who had the confidence of the Supreme Leader, in the country’s highest elected office. Raisi was the man Iran’s conservatives …

Sri Lanka observes a day of mourning in view of Iran President Raisi’s death
7 months ago

Sri Lanka observes a day of mourning in view of Iran President Raisi’s death

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka is observing May 21, 2024, as a national day of mourning in view of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s sudden death. “Sri Lanka is deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian and other senior Irani officials. Leaders across the country’s political spectrum condoled the passing of President Raisi, who was …

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