State news media in Iran reported that the political leader of Hamas was in the capital for the funeral. Many foreign dignitaries attended.
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Iran’s Use of Axis of Resistance Likely to Persist After Crash
The sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi is not expected to affect the actions of groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis, which are vital to Iran’s power.
After President Raisi’s Death, Iran’s Elections Pose Tricky Test for Rulers
Iran’s political establishment must choose between opening the race and facing moderate rivals, or limiting candidates and risking the embarrassment of low turnout.
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.
After Raisi’s Death, Speculation Over Iran’s Next Supreme Leader Turns to Khamenei’s Son
Mojtaba Khamenei, 55, plays an influential role in the office of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and has fostered ties within the security apparatus.
Iran’s President, Ebrahim Raisi, Killed in Helicopter Crash: What We Know
The deaths of two of Iran’s most high-profile leaders — President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian — come at a tumultuous time for the country.
After Raisi’s Death, Hard-Liners Are Expected to Keep Grip on Power
The death in a helicopter crash of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, disrupts a careful effort at a smooth transition to a new supreme leader to replace the aging Ali Khamenei.
What to Know About Mohammad Mokhber, Iran’s Acting President
Mr. Mokhber has long been involved in business conglomerates tied to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He must hold elections for a new president within 50 days.
Who Was Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi?
Mr. Raisi had been seen as a possible successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, the highest political and religious position in the Islamic republic.
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.