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 and wrote, “Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise of Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Meanwhile, a one-day state mourning is also being observed across India on May 21 as a mark of respect for President Ebrahim Raisi. The Iranian President, the country’s Foreign Minister and several other officials were found dead on May 20, hours after their helicopter crashed in a foggy, mountainous region of the country’s northwest, Iran state media reported.

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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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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  

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 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 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 …

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 …

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'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 …

Iran: Late president Ebrahim Raisi to be laid to rest in holy city of Mashhad
7 months ago

Iran: Late president Ebrahim Raisi to be laid to rest in holy city of Mashhad

Firstpost  

Following a funeral procession held this morning in the eastern city of Birjand, where thousands of people paid their respects as Raisi’s remains were taken through the streets in a motorcade, his coffin was flown to Mashhad in northeastern Iran Raisi will be buried at the gold-domed Imam Reza shrine, the holiest Islamic monument in Iran and the location that …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Indian flag at half-mast as nation mourns death of Iran President Ebrahim Raisi
7 months ago

Indian flag at half-mast as nation mourns death of Iran President Ebrahim Raisi

The Hindu  

A one-day state mourning is being observed across India on May 21 as a mark of respect for Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash on May 20. The Iranian President, the country’s Foreign Minister and several other officials were found dead on May 20, hours after their helicopter crashed in a foggy, mountainous region of the …

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 …

Iran Helicopter Crash: Death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Murder or Accident? Watch Full News
7 months ago

Iran Helicopter Crash: Death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Murder or Accident? Watch Full News

ABP News  

America has expressed condolences on the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Matthew Miller said that Iran had asked for help in finding Raisi's helicopter, but the US did not fulfill Iran's demand. Miller said Ibrahim Raisi, who died in the helicopter crash, was a brutal participant in the oppression of the Iranian people for nearly …

World leaders extend condolences
7 months ago

World leaders extend condolences

China Daily  

Editor's note: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian died in a helicopter crash in the country's mountainous province of East Azerbaijan. ATTA KENARE/AFP TEHERAN — World leaders have extended condolences to Iran as the country on Monday mourns President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash. The other members onboard Raisi's helicopter, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian …

VIDEO: Mourners carry coffin of Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi at funeral ceremony in Qom
7 months ago

VIDEO: Mourners carry coffin of Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi at funeral ceremony in Qom

India TV News  

Mourners carried the coffin of Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi at a funeral ceremony in Qom on Tuesday after he was killed in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border at the weekend along with his foreign minister and seven others. Mass demonstrations in Iran For Iran's Shiite theocracy, mass demonstrations have been crucial since millions thronged the streets of Tehran …

World leaders extend condolences
7 months ago

World leaders extend condolences

China Daily  

Editor's note: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian died in a helicopter crash in the country's mountainous province of East Azerbaijan. ATTA KENARE/AFP TEHERAN — World leaders have extended condolences to Iran as the country on Monday mourns President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash. The other members onboard Raisi's helicopter, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian …

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

LA Times  

Mourners in Tabriz, Iran, on Tuesday gather around a truck carrying the coffins of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and others who were killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday. Mourners wearing black began gathering Tuesday for days of funerals and processions for Iran’s president, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash — a government-led series of ceremonies aimed …

Letters to The Editor — May 21, 2024
7 months ago

Letters to The Editor — May 21, 2024

The Hindu  

Ebrahim Raisi In the passing of Iran’s President, Ebrahim Raisi, and also its Foreign Minister, there is bound to be suspicion. Its every assistance to Israel here onwards will be seen as moves to leverage the leadership vacuum caused by Raisi’s absence. Given the uncertainty over the bent of the incoming new leadership in Iran, the U.S. needs great sagacity …

Death of a President: The Hindu Editorial on Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi
7 months ago

Death of a President: The Hindu Editorial on Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi

The Hindu  

The death of Iran’s eighth President, Ebrahim Raisi, and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran amid bad weather has sent shockwaves across West Asia. Raisi and others, including local officials, were travelling to Tabriz after inaugurating a dam with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev, on the countries’ shared border when his chopper went down in Iran’s …

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