Elsewhere, increasingly frequent Israeli strikes targeted Iran-linked targets in government-held parts of Syria — attacks that sometimes also hit civilians. Turkey stepped up its attacks on …
A twist on Iran’s succession intrigue
More than equality – or the value of merit over kinship – is at stake. Any successor to the senior Khamenei, who has ruled for 35 years, could shift or reinforce Iran’s menacing role in the Middle East. He might also worsen or lessen the exodus of young Iranians seeking jobs abroad in part because of nepotism in business and government.
Middle East turmoil: UN sounds alarm on Gaza aid and Iran mourns president
There is growing alarm among UN officials about the difficulty of transferring aid safely within Gaza. Meanwhile, Iran elections are set for June 28 following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, which has further destabilized the region.
Questions swirl over cause of Iran helicopter crash as ex-FM blames US sanctions
Iran’s former foreign minister blamed Washington for the crash that killed President Ebrahim Raisi, a position that one analyst said comes as no surprise.
Questions swirl over cause of Iran helicopter crash as ex-FM blames US sanctions
Iran’s former foreign minister blamed Washington for the crash that killed President Ebrahim Raisi, a position that one analyst said comes as no surprise.
Helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president and others could reverberate across the Middle East
The helicopter crash is likely to reverberate across the Middle East, where Iran’s influence runs wide and deep.
Turkey’s fastest drone plays key role locating Iran helicopter crash site
ANKARA — Turkey will observe one-day of national mourning after the helicopter crash Sunday that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi along with seven others, including the country’s foreign …
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US drone
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed on Tuesday they shot down an American drone over the impoverished Arab county. The U.S.
After Raisi’s Death, Elections Pose Tricky Test for Iran’s Rulers
“Raisi was a yes man, and his unimpressiveness was sort of the point,” said Arash Azizi, a historian who focuses on Iran and lectures at Clemson University in South Carolina. “The political establishment includes many people with serious financial …
Bangladesh declares one-day state mourning for Iran president’s death
Bangladesh government has declared state mourning to be observed on Thursday over the deaths of Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and others,