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.
Author: Farnaz Fassihi
International UN Worker Is Killed in Gaza
It was the first time an international U.N. employee had been killed in Gaza since the war began last October.
U.N. General Assembly Votes to Back Palestinian Membership Bid
The vote comes after the United States last month vetoed a Security Council measure granting full U.N. membership to a Palestinian state.
U.N. Says Rafah Operation and Closure of Crossings Are a Setback for Gaza Aid
No trucks have entered the Gaza Strip since Sunday, according to the U.N.
Iran on Edge Amid Airstrikes, Crackdowns and Fear of War
Facing deep economic troubles and a restive population, the government seems to have adopted a policy of declaring victory over Israel and cracking down at home, analysts say.
What We Know About Iran’s Military as It Threatens Israel
The direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel has brought renewed attention to Iran’s armed forces. What are they capable of?
Iran Vows Revenge at Funeral for Commanders Killed in Israeli Airstrike
The Israeli airstrike this week in Damascus that killed seven Iranian commanders was an unusually harsh blow, and officials say Iran is determined to respond, raising fears of a war.
Dancing and Jumping Over Fire, Iranians Use Holiday to Defy Rules
Large crowds packed the streets to celebrate the tradition of Chaharshanbeh Suri. Iran has banned dancing in public, which has also been a way to protest.
In Parliamentary Vote, Iranians Vented Their Rage With the Ruling Elite
Whether handing in blank ballots or voting for fringe candidates, analysts say, citizens registered their frustration with the status quo.
Calls for a Boycott Roil Iran’s Parliamentary Elections
Voters enraged by a violent crackdown on protesters and disaffected by the failure of elections to yield substantive changes are vowing to make a statement by staying home during Friday’s elections.