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


Islamic Republic outlets endow Raisi’s death with religious, mystical meanings

Regime supporters also point fingers at Israel, Azerbaijan, accusing the countries of conspiring against Iran.

 Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during the 43rd anniversary of the US expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, Iran November 4, 2022.

World leaders, terrorist organizations express condolences over Raisi's death

Pakistan will observe a day of mourning and fly the flag at half-mast as a mark of respect for the Iranian President and his companions who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

  Presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi gestures after casting his vote during presidential elections at a polling station in Tehran, Iran June 18, 2021.

Iran's Jewish community expresses 'deep sorrow' over the passing of President Raisi

Privately, opinions within the community may vary, with some expressing personal connections to Israel due to familial ties or religious sentiments.

 Iranian Jews prepare for prayer at the Abrishami synagogue at Palestine street in Tehran December 24, 2015.

Who is Iran's new acting president Mohammad Mokhber? - explainer

It is far from clear that Mokhbar, as close as he is to Khamenei, will have Raisi's standing, which could leave the question of Khamenei's successor as much more widely open than before.

 Iran's Vice President Mohammad Mokhber at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Iran May 28, 2023.

Israel-Hamas War Day 227: What's happening in Iran, Gaza?

Iran's President and FM confirmed to be dead • US calls on Hamas to free hostages • Sullivan visits Israel

 Rescue team works following a crash of a helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, in Varzaqan, May 20, 2024

Turkey sends drones, helicopter carrying night-vision equipment to Iran

According to Monday overnight Iranian reports, Russia has dispatched to Tabriz two advanced aircraft, three helicopters, and 50 professional mountain rescue personnel.

Rescue team works following a crash of a helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, in Varzaqan, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran, May 19, 2024.

Iran’s Raisi joins long list of political leaders involved in mysterious crashes

It isn't expected that presidents should go missing or be involved in crashes. However, historically, a number of important political and military leaders have met their end in crashes.

 A view of the wreckage of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter at the crash site on a mountain in Varzaghan, northwestern Iran, May 20, 2024

Death of Iranian president in crash unlikely to cause change in regime - analysis

This does “nothing” for regime change, said Dr. Meir Javedanfar, an Iranian lecturer at Reichman University, as he explained that the impact would largely be domestic.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi gives a speech during the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2024.

Divine justice? Rabbis claim helicopter crash is God's punishment for Iran's Raisi

Ben Artzi warned, "Have mercy on yourselves, God said enough is enough, You have angered Him," indicating that the incident was a result of spiritual retribution for actions taken by Raisi.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev visit the Qiz-Qalasi dam on the Azerbaijan-Iran border, May 19, 2024.

With fate of Raisi known, his denial and hatred for Jews and Israel takes the spotlight

The Iranian president's rhetoric has revisited not only historical controversies but also heightened current geopolitical tensions.

 Sudan - Raisi passes by a ship