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.
Tag: Khamenei, Ali
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.
With Nuclear Deal Dead, Containing Iran Grows More Fraught
The U.S., Europe, Russia and China worked together on a 2015 deal to limit Iran’s nuclear program. The arrangement’s unraveling and the spike in superpower tensions make this a dangerous moment.
Iran’s Strikes on Israel Open a Dangerous New Chapter for Old Rivals
Experts say Tehran does not want a broader war. But it is far from clear whether Iran or Israel will choose to escalate a conflict that has become more direct and out of the shadows.
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?