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.
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Helicopter Carrying Iran’s President Has Crashed, State Media Reports
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.
Israeli Military Cancels Leave for Combat Units After Airstrike in Syria
Though no reason was given for the moves, Israeli newspapers said they came amid fears of an increased threat from Iran after an Israeli strike in Syria.
Iran Says the Deadly Israeli Strike in Damascus Will Not Go Unanswered
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, said Israel would be punished for the strike, which killed three top commanders.
Iran and Saudi Arabia Call for Gaza Cease-Fire at Summit
The leaders of both Islamic countries appeared to put aside their own historical animosities to present a united stand against Israel’s Gaza war.
Iran and Saudi Arabia, regional rivals, call for Gaza cease-fire at summit.
The leaders of both Islamic countries appeared to put aside their own historical animosities to present a united stand against Israel’s Gaza war.
Iran Releases 5 Americans in Prisoner Swap as U.S. Unfreezes Oil Funds
The terms of the deal have generated intense criticism from Republicans, even as the White House insists Iran will be prevented from spending the money on anything except humanitarian goods.
State Dept. Defends Limited Release of Iranian Funds for Prisoners
Republicans are complaining about a key step toward completing a deal that will give Tehran access to $6 billion for humanitarian purposes.
With BRICS Invite, Iran Shrugs Off Outcast Status in the West
The invitation came after a tumultuous year of domestic unrest and economic gloom, and follows a pivot by the country toward Russia and China.
At Least 3 Die in Clashes on Iranian-Afghan Border
The fighting comes amid rising political tension between the two countries over the flow of water from the Helmand River in Afghanistan into eastern Iran.