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.
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.
Who is Mohammad Mokhber? Iran’s new low-key acting president after helicopter crash
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Oil Holds At $80 As Iranian Leaders Die In Crash, Saudi Crown Prince Delays Japan Trip; Natural Gas Spikes 40% In May
WTI crude price stable at $80 despite Mideast tensions, while natural gas surges 40% in May due to warmer weather and geopolitical events.
Live updates: Iran President Ebrahim Raisi dies in helicopter crash; US offers condolences
The deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian are not expected to upend Iran’s domestic or foreign politics.
Aggression or Caution: The Choice Facing Iran’s Next Leaders
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.
Aggression or Caution: The Choice Facing Iran’s Next Leaders
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.
In Divided Iran, President’s Death Met by Muted Mourning and Furtive Celebration
Iran proclaimed five days of mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday, though the muted atmosphere revealed little of the spectacular public grief that has accompanied the deaths of other senior figures in the Islamic Republic’s 45-year history.
In Divided Iran, President’s Death Met by Muted Mourning and Furtive Celebration
Iran proclaimed five days of mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday, though the muted atmosphere revealed little of the spectacular public grief that has accompanied the deaths of other senior figures in the Islamic Republic’s 45-year history.
Helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president and others could reverberate across Middle East
Iran has spent decades supporting armed groups and militants in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Palestinian territories, allowing it to project power.