Iran Opens Polls for Snap Presidential Election Following Raisi’s Tragic Death

28 Jun 2024

The snap Presidential elections in Iran started on Friday to choose the successor to Ebrahim Raisi, who sadly died in a helicopter crash on May 19 this year. As reported by Al Jazeera, any Iranian aged 18 or older can vote in this election in Tehran. There are 58,640 polling...

Iranian President died in a Helicopter Crash; Norway, Ireland and Spain Recognise Palestine as a Separate Country

27 May 2024

This week remained unsettled and vehement from global affairs’ point of view. The president of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, and foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian died in a helicopter accident along with two ministers from Azerbaijan. The tragic crash took place on Sunday in the Dizmar forest in East Azerbaijan Province, when...

Decoding mystery of Chopper crash and demise of Iranian President

25 May 2024

The sudden and unnatural demise of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian as a consequence of a Helicopter crash on 19 May 2024 in a remote, mountainous area south of the Qiz-Qalasi Dam and Mrea village Uzi whereas the remaining two helicopters were able to cross bad weather has sparked massive speculations of...

Why Was Ebrahim Raisi Known as “The Butcher of Tehran”?

23 May 2024

Ebrahim Raisi's political journey is deeply intertwined with Iran's turbulent history, defined by the seismic shifts of the 1979 Islamic Revolution and its aftermath. This article aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of Raisi's ascent to power, his involvement in contentious events like the 1988 mass executions, his tenure as...

Let Iran’s people have their say

21 May 2024

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, along with his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, was declared dead on Monday in a helicopter crash that took place on Sunday. Raisi, 63, was a hardliner. Before his death, Raisi was seen as a possible successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 85, Iran’s Supreme Leader. However, there...

US Condoles Deaths of Iran’s President, Foreign Minister in Helicopter Crash

21 May 2024

The United States expressed condolences for the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash in Iran's mountainous northwest. The chopper, carrying officials, vanished in the mountains and crashed due to poor weather conditions. In a statement, the US State Department offered official...

Ebrahim Raisi’s Death: Did US Sanctions Have an Indirect Impact?

21 May 2024

The recent helicopter crash that claimed the life of Iran President Ebrahim Raisi highlights the dire condition of many aircraft operating in the Islamic Republic, exacerbated by nearly five decades of US sanctions. Ageing Aircraft Fleet Iran has faced severe limitations in purchasing new aircraft or aircraft components from US...

Who is Mohammad Mokhber, Iran’s Interim President Following Raisi’s Death?

20 May 2024

Following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has declared five days of public mourning and confirmed Mohammad Mokhber, the first vice president, as the interim head of the executive branch. Raisi, along with the country's foreign minister and several...

Iranian Embassy in New Delhi Pays Tribute to President Ebrahim Raisi After Chopper Crash

20 May 2024

Following a tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the Foreign Minister, and other officials, the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi lowered its flag to half-mast as a mark of respect. The helicopter, carrying President Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and their delegation, crashed...

What Happens In Iran If Current President Passes Away During His Term?

20 May 2024

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi recently perished in a helicopter crash, an event that has triggered a political crisis and instability within the nation. So according to the Iranian constitution, what will happen, if a president becomes incapacitated or dies in office. Here is the below outline: - Under section 131...