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After Raisi’s Death, Hard-Liners Are Expected to Keep Grip on Power
The death in a helicopter crash of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, disrupts a careful effort at a smooth transition to a new supreme leader to replace the aging Ali Khamenei.The New York Times - World -
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Death of Raisi to test unity of Iran’s hardline factions
Process to choose new president could push political rivalries among regime loyalists to new levelFinancial Times - Business -
Iran's president killed in helicopter crash: What to know
Iran's government has confirmed President Ebrahim Raisi was among a group of officials killed in a helicopter crash early Sunday. It took rescue workers hours to find the wreckage in the dense and foggy conditions in northwestern Iran. CBS News ...CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Iran: who holds power now the president is dead?
Three men look set to climb the ranks in a reshuffle including Mohammad Mokhber, who has been named the interim president. The death of the Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi, has created political turbulence in the country, with uncertainty over ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Iran’s Next Leaders Face a Choice: Aggression or Caution
The question is whether the successors to the president and foreign minister will take a similar path by keeping slivers of communication open, and avoiding direct conflict with the United States.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
How Ebrahim Raisi's death will affect Iran
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and others crashed Monday, according to state media reports. A full investigation into what occurred has been ordered. CBS News senior foreign ...CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Iran’s President Died, Opening a New Chapter of Instability
Also, prosecutors rested their case against Trump. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
‘Exhausting and extremely dangerous’: Mohammad Rasoulof on his escape from Iran
Exclusive: The director of The Seed of the Sacred Fig details how he discarded electronic devices and fled over the mountains on foot after authorities sentenced him to eight years in prison and flogging. Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof escaped ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Helicopter carrying Iran's president suffers a 'hard landing,' state TV says
The incident happened near Jolfa, a city on the border with Azerbaijan.ABC News - Top stories -
Helicopter Carrying Iran’s President Has Crashed, State Media Reports
Rescuers are trying to locate the helicopter on which President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian were traveling, state media reported. Their status is unknown.The New York Times - Top stories -
Iranian President, Foreign Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash
Ebrahim Raisi’s death deprives Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of a longtime ally as Tehran angles for regional dominance.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
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Helicopter Crash Increases Pressure as U.S. and Iran Face Crises
The two countries are groping their way out of a number of simultaneous crises, including over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Monday Briefing: Iran’s President Is Missing After a Helicopter Crash
Also, Russian troops moved closer to Kharkiv.The New York Times - World -
Several nations offer support, prayers to Iran in wake of president's helicopter crash
Several leaders in Asia and Europe offered their support and prayers to Iran as the country continues rescue operations for a helicopter that crashed while carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday. Raisi was traveling in Iran’s East ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
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Who is Ebrahim Raisi, Iran's president whose helicopter suffered a 'hard landing'?
Iran’s hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi has long been seen as a protégé to Iran’s supreme leader and a potential successor for his position within the country’s Shiite theocracyABC News - World -
ICC chief prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leader over alleged war crimes – live updates
Karim Khan told CNN that he is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and the Israeli prime minister. Reuters has put together a list of reactions from around the world, with Iranian ally Russia among those expressing concern and ...The Guardian - World -
Iran's President Raisi dead in helicopter crash, Iranian state media reports
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi is dead following a helicopter crash, Iranian state media announced Monday morning local time.ABC News - Top stories - Iran -
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Iran's president and foreign minister found dead at helicopter crash site
Iran's president and foreign minister were killed when their helicopter crashed on a mountainside in dense fog, state media say.CBS News - World - Iran -
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is dead, Iran state media says
President Ebrahim Raisi, 63, has died after the helicopter he was on crashed, Iranian state media has confirmed. It took rescuers several hours to reach the crash site amid bad weather and heavy fog.NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
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What to Know About Mohammad Mokhber, Iran’s Acting President
Mr. Mokhber has long been involved in business conglomerates tied to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He must hold elections for a new president within 50 days.The New York Times - World -
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Iran’s President Dies, and Warrants Sought for Israel, Hamas Leaders
Plus, the Trump trial enters its final days.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
Oil prices finish lower, giving up early gains seen after death of Iran’s president
Oil futures settled lower on Monday, giving up early gains that had been tied to potential risks to global crude supplies following the death of Iran’s president in a helicopter crash and concerns about the health of Saudi Arabia’s king.MarketWatch - Business -
Death of president in helicopter crash comes as Iran already faces huge challenges
Iran faces western opposition over its nuclear programme, a dire economy and tense relations with other Middle Eastern states. Live updates: Iranian president and foreign minister die in helicopter crashThe death of the Iranian president, Ebrahim ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Watch: How Iran state TV broke news of president's death
Footage shows the site of the helicopter crash which killed the president and foreign minister.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Iran president, top diplomat found dead after helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other officials were found dead on Monday after their helicopter crashed in a foggy region, state media reported. State television did not provide an immediate cause for ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Oil prices fall as traders monitor developments in Iran after president's death
Ebrahim Raisi, president of OPEC's third-largest producer, died in a helicopter accident.CNBC - Business - Iran -
Eye Opener: Iran's president and foreign minister die in helicopter crash
Iran's president and foreign minister have been killed in a helicopter crash. Also, a busy weekend on the campaign trail as former President Donald Trump speaks to the NRA and President Biden speaks to Black voters. All that and all that matters ...CBS News - Top stories -
After Raisi's Death, Iran Wrestles With Two Succession Challenges
Ebrahim Raisi’s death has dealt a blow to the country’s politics, raising questions regarding the succession of not just the presidency, but also the most powerful position in the country.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
What we know about the helicopter crash that killed Iran's president
Authorities have not yet given a cause for the crash that killed Iran's president and seven others.BBC News - Top stories -
What We Know About the Helicopter Crash That Killed Iran’s President
The deaths of two of Iran’s most high-profile leaders — President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian — come at a tumultuous time for the country.The New York Times - World -
Who replaces Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and what happens next?
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash, but his death is unlikely to spark any political crisis. Here's what happens next.CBS News - Top stories -
Iran's president and foreign minister killed in helicopter crash, state media says
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, 63, was killed in a helicopter crash amid a dense fog in the mountains of northwestern Iran, the country's state media reported on May 20. Bodyguards and other officials, including Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein ...CBS News - Top stories - Iran