The president, who died in a helicopter crash, was laid to rest at a holy shrine in the northeastern city of Mashhad.
Tag: Funerals and Memorials
Iran’s Supreme Leader Leads Funeral Prayers for President
State news media in Iran reported that the political leader of Hamas was in the capital for the funeral. Many foreign dignitaries attended.
Iran Begins Funeral Events for President Raisi After Helicopter Crash
A procession in the city of Tabriz was the first in a string of events after Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has announced five days of mourning.
Iran Moves to Project Stability After President Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash
The ayatollah announced five days of mourning for the president and foreign minister who died when their helicopter plunged into a mountainous region. Some Iranians celebrated the deaths.
Israelis Head to Sites of Oct. 7 Attack to Observe National Day of Mourning
“Our hearts are broken,” one mourner said at the site of a rave for peace and love where hundreds were killed in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7.
In Western Ukraine, a Community Wrestles With Patriotism or Survival
As the war drags on, communities that were steadfast in their commitment to the effort have been shaken by the unending violence on the front line.
Timur Ivanov, Russian Deputy Defense Minister, Is Detained on Bribery Charges
Timur Ivanov, who has long been in charge of major military construction projects and known for leading a lavish lifestyle, was held Tuesday on charges of “large scale” corruption.
A Drone Strike in Odesa, Ukraine, Shatters a Family’s Life
Serhii Haidarzhy’s wife and son were killed when their apartment building was hit. He and their daughter survived. The tragedy has become a symbol in Ukraine of the war’s terrible toll on civilians.
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.
Navalny’s Grave Is Covered in Flowers as Russian Grapple With His legacy
The loss of the optimism in the face of oppression espoused by Aleksei Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition leader, has hit many Russians hard. Now, as one mourner said, “I don’t have any vision of the future.”