State Department offers condolences for death of Iran's president in 'baffling' move, human rights lawyer says
The State Department offered its official condolences Monday for the death of two Iranian officials, including its president, who were killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
Death of Iran's Raisi Could Stir Race for Khamenei Succession, Insiders Say
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrives to cast his vote during runoff parliamentary elections in Tehran, Iran, May 10, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash upsets the plans of hardliners who wanted him to succeed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and will stir rivalries in their camp over who will take over the Islamic Republic when he dies.
Western Officials Brace for Volatile Iran After Raisi Death
The U.S. and Europe aren’t expecting big policy changes but cite a risk of heightened tensions as a new government forms in Tehran.
Iran Holds Funeral Ceremonies for President Raisi
Thousands of people gathered for Ebrahim Raisi’s funeral procession in the city of Tabriz. Raisi died in a helicopter crash along with Iran’s foreign minister. Photo: Atta Kenare/AFP/
Iran commemorates and mourns the death of Iranian President Raisi
Once seen as a likely successor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, President Ebrahim Raisi has died in office, leaving the Islamic Republic’s hardline establishment facing an uncertain future. CNN’s Ivan Watson reports on how Iran is mourning the sudden death of their President.
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Iranian women celebrate death of President Ebrahim Raisi, who led brutal crackdown on rights
We freely dance and celebrate on your dirty grave,” said one woman, who was blinded by Iranian security forces during the ...