Ebrahim Raisi

Iranian official claims Israel assassinated then-president Ebrahim Raisi as a warning to regime

Mohammad Sadr emphasized the claim is a "personal analysis," while also adding that Russia provided Israel with intelligence on Iran's air defense systems.

 Supporters of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces offer condolences over the deaths of Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi and others, outside the Iranian Embassy in Baghdad on May 20, 2024.
 Iran's top nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi attends a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria, June 28, 2019.

Araqchi returns as Iran's Foreign Minister amid regional tensions and nuclear diplomacy - analysis

 A HELICOPTER carrying Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi takes off near the Iran-Azerbaijan border, on May 19. The helicopter later crashed, killing the president.

'What happened was an accident': No foul play evident in Raisi's helicopter crash, source says

 MEMBERS OF the Iranian Parliament attend a vote of confidence in the cabinet of President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran, last week. The revolutionary spirit lives strong among Iranians, the writer maintains.

Iran's security crisis: Assassinations reveal deep vulnerabilities - opinion


Iran’s president arrives in Zimbabwe

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Zimbabwe on Thursday for the last visit on his tour of Africa.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi meets with Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (not pictured) on the sidelines of the Cica Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, October 13, 2022.

Iran looks to boost ‘billion’ dollar trade in Africa

Iran is looking to build closer economic ties with non-Western countries in Africa, along with China and Russia.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian meets with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed in Cape Town, South Africa, June 2, 2023.

Iran addresses Shanghai Cooperation Organization - analysis

The meeting focused on issues such as the fight against terrorism and also global food security. This is an irony since Iran backs extremist groups in the Middle East.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi looks on during a TV interview, in Tehran, Iran June 20, 2023.

Why did Vladimir Putin call Middle East leaders after Wagner revolt? - analysis

Calls with Middle Eastern heads of state represent how Vladimir Putin continues to view the Middle East as a key player in Russia's policy goals.

 IRANIAN PRESIDENT Ebrahim Raisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Tehran last month. Raisi plans to visit New York next month to address the UN General Assembly, despite US sanctions.

Iranian president provided at least $6 billion to IRGC amid protests - report

Dissident hackers leaked a letter from the IRGC asking Iran's president for help suppressing protests in universities.

Members of a special IRGC force attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran, April 29, 2022.

Israel is well-positioned in the new Middle East - analysis

This week Israel announced a huge success in defense exports - in 2022 those exports were more than $12 billion.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 13, 2023

Iranian president arrives in Cuba as part of South America trip

In Venezuela, he spoke about the need to confront the US and create a “new world order” that would overturn the US-led world order that has existed since the end of the Cold War. 

 IRANIAN PRESIDENT Ebrahim Raisi speaks during a cabinet meeting in Tehran, last week.

Raisi talks Iranian-Venezuela 'new world order' in S. America trip

Raisi is also expected to travel to Nicaragua and Cuba on this trip.

 Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro presents Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi with the "Orden Libertadores y Libertadoras de Venezuela" decoration as they meet at the Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela June 12, 2023.

Iran’s Raisi visits Venezuela: Here's what to watch out for - analysis

There are several key areas that are important to focus on regarding Iran’s influence in South America and this trip specifically, with Iran hoping to boost ties in the region.

 Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro presents Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi with the "Orden Libertadores y Libertadoras de Venezuela" decoration as they meet at the Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela June 12, 2023.

Iran seeks South American influence with Cuba, Venezuela tour - analysis

Iranian media profiled the trip noting that Iran’s president believes that the countries of South America want to pursue an “independent” policy.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi disembarks from a plane upon arrival at Damascus airport, Syria May 3, 2023.