Ebrahim Raisi

Ebrahim Raisi was positive about India-Iran relations, says EAM S Jaishankar

Jaishankar noted Iran President Raisi's favorable stance towards the India-Iran relationship, emphasizing the noteworthy impact of his leadership

Iran's Ebrahim Raisi buried after dying in helicopter crash

The ultra-conservative's time in office saw mass protests, a deepening economic crisis and unprecedented armed exchanges with arch-enemy Israel

Iranians gather in thousands to bid adieu to President Raisi

President Ebrahim Raisi and seven members of his entourage, including foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, were killed in a helicopter crash on a fog-shrouded mountainside in Iran on May 19. The images capture scenes of thousands of Iranians bidding farewell to Raisi. The photographs depict throngs of people gathered in the streets, waving flags and banners adorned with Raisi's image

Iranian President helicopter crash: Iran mourns as funerals of Ebrahim Raisi and others begin

A government-led series of ceremonies designed at both honouring the deceased and displaying power in an unstable Middle East saw mourners in black begin to assemble on Tuesday for days of funerals and processions for Iran's late president, foreign minister, and others killed in a helicopter crash.

What Ebrahim Raisi's death means for Iran's political future?

As a well-known member of the political elite, Raisi had significant influence on internal Iranian policy. He also played a key role in Iran's recent efforts to strengthen ties with its regional competitors.

Who is Mohammad Mokhber, Iran's Interim President? | Ebrahim Raisi's Death

Mohammad Mokhber, 68, Iran’s first vice president who, based on the country’s constitution, is expected to become interim president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. As interim president, Mokhber is part of a three-person council, along with the speaker of parliament and the head of the judiciary, that will organise a new presidential election within 50 days of the president’s death. Watch to know more about him.

Iran president death: Govt announces one-day state mourning on May 21

A home ministry spokesperson said Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Hossein Amit-Abdollahian, the country’s foreign minister, passed away in a helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s death is unfortunate but it will not bring policy changes

The tragic death of President Raisi and Foreign Minister Abdollahian comes at a time when the region is passing through a critical stage, the clash with Israel and its support to Palestine in the Gaza war. The deaths will be mourned but there will be little to no change in the substance of policies

Video shows Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's last moments in chopper before fatal accident; watch

In the video, Ebrahim Raisi can be seen looking out of the aircraft window. The clip then goes on to show other officials who are seated opposite the Iranian leader including Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian

India stands with Iran in this time of sorrow: PM Modi on Iranian president's demise

Iranian President Raisi, the country's foreign minister and others have been found dead at the site of a helicopter crash Monday after an hours long search through a foggy, mountainous region of the country's northwest, state media reported. Raisi was 63.

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister, others die in helicopter crash

Rescuers on Monday found the wreckage of the helicopter that had been carrying the president and other officials including Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, who also died, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported. It crashed on Sunday near Tavil village in northwest Iran.

10 things to know about the deaths in Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter crash

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has urged calm, assuring the nation of uninterrupted leadership. Meanwhile, a massive search and rescue operation, involving over 60 teams, is underway despite harsh weather, with international offers of assistance pouring in.

What happens if an Iranian president dies in office?

Raisi was elected president in 2021 and, under the current timetable, presidential elections are due to take place in 2025.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter suffers 'accident', search underway: Report

His convoy included three helicopters, and the other two had "reached their destination safely," according to a news agency.