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


Social media goes rampant with rumors of Iranian President’s helicopter going missing

While apologists of the regime expressed hope for Raisi’s well-being, others implied that the regime itself was behind an assassination attempt, and many others expressed joy at the unconfirmed news.

 Social media reacts to rumors of the Iranian President's helicopter going missing, May 19, 2024

Ex-IDF intel. chief Hayman: It would be hard to find a next Iran president worse than Raisi

Ex-IDF intel chief Farkash: Khamenei, not Raisi, makes policy

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi looks on during a TV interview, in Tehran, Iran May 7, 2024.

Iranian president, foreign minister dead after helicopter crashes into mountain

All passengers on board the helicopter, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, were killed in the crash on Sunday.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visits the military equipment of IRGC Navy in Bandar Abbas, Iran, February 2, 2024.

Raisi's forgotten trip to Islamabad, and the strategic implication for the US and Israel - opinion

Notably, it was the first official Iranian visit to Pakistan since the two Islamic powers exchanged threats and terrorist groups directed attacks on each other’s territory.

 PAKISTAN’S PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left) greets Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Islamabad last month.

Iran's Raisi to Israel: 'Attack could lead to end of Zionist regime'

A few days after the attack attributed to Israel in Isfahan, the Iranian president sent a threat towards the Jewish state if they carry out an attack against the IRGC.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visits the military equipment of IRGC Navy in Bandar Abbas, Iran, February 2, 2024.

Israel will pay a 'heavy price' for strikes, Iranian president says

Iranian President speaks to Iraq about escalation in the region and bilateral ties

 Supporters of Iraqi Shi'ite armed groups watch a televised speech by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, ahead of Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day, in Baghdad, Iraq, April 3, 2024.

Iran says it will retaliate for Israel's attack on its Damascus consulate

Israel has long targeted Iran's military installations in Syria and those of its proxies, but Monday's attack was the first time it apparently hit the vast embassy compound itself.

 Members of Syrian Red Crescent work near the damaged site after what Syrian and Iranian media described as an Israeli air strike on Iran's consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus April 1, 2024.

Iran's leaders urge boost in domestic production to solve economic woes

During his speech, which welcomed the Iranian New Year, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei praised the country's strides in scientific, technological, and infrastructure sectors over the previous year.

 Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks on during a meeting at the IRGC Aerospace Force achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran November 19, 2023

Iran 45 years later - the 'dumbification' of the Islamic regime - opinion

At the heart of Iran's “Second Phase of the Islamic Revolution” is the intent to give birth to a new form of political and bureaucratic leadership that values ideology over expertise.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi gives a speech during a meeting in Minab, Iran, February 2, 2024

Iran is with child: Predicting the future of the Islamic Republic - opinion

One way to read Iran’s political tea leaves is through candidate disqualifications. That way, it can be seen what the future may have in store for the Islamic Republic.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reviews armed forces during a graduation ceremony, in Tehran