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.

|ByJAMES GENN
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

Abbas Araqchi returns as Iran’s Foreign Minister, focusing on nuclear discussions and regional diplomacy amid ongoing tensions with Israel.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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

A preliminary report by Iran's military had said in May that no evidence of foul play or attack had been found so far during investigations into the crash.

|ByREUTERS
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

The assassinations of top figures Haniyeh and Shukr reveal deep security issues in Iran, highlighting the regime's growing instability.

|ByJONATHAN HAROUNOFF

President Raisi says Iran has 'no problem' with IAEA inspections

"Tehran's decision was in reaction to some unfair statements by the Western members of the IAEA," Raisi said.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023ByREUTERS
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi looks on during a press conference concluding his appearance at the United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, U.S., September 20, 2023.

Ultra-Orthodox anti-Zionists meet with Iranian President Raisi at United Nations

President Ebrahim Raisi, commonly known as the "butcher of Tehran," said he's against "oppression," regardless of who commits it.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi (left) meets with members of the anti-Zionist Neturei Karta group on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. September 20, 2023

Israel's UN envoy waves Mahsa Amini photo during Iranian president's speech

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is referred to as the "butcher of Tehran" in light of his involvement in the mass execution of Iranian political prisoners.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Israel's envoy to the UN, Gilad Erdan, on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly before being led out of the hall by UN security officials as Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi began addressing the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York City, US. September 19, 2023

American prisoners freed by Iran land in US after swap deal, CNN reports

US President Joe Biden welcomed the returning prisoners home but his administration also announced fresh US sanctions.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023ByREUTERS
US President Joe Biden and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

Raisi heads to New York: What are Iran's goals at the UN General Assembly?

Iran is seeking to put out messaging about its role in “development, peace, justice and global security.”

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi holds up a picture of Quds Force Commander General Qassem Soleimani as he addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York City, US, September 21, 2022

Iran unveils advanced 'Mohajer-10' drone able to strike Israel

The ‘Mohajer-10’ is supposed to have a range of 2,000km and be able to fly for up to 24 hours at an altitude of 7,000 meters.

AUGUST 22, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A new drone called "Mohajer 10" with a range of 2000 km, unveiled by Iran, is seen in Tehran, Iran, August 22, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Iran relations 'on the right track', Iranian minister says after Riyadh talks

Prince Faisal said the kingdom was keen to follow through with all main points of the China-brokered deal.

AUGUST 17, 2023ByREUTERS
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud hold a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 17, 2023.

Qatar’s foreign minister travels to Iran for talks

Qatar's foreign minister visited Iran this week to meet with Iranian officials and discuss joint work on infrastructure projects.

JULY 24, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
EMIR OF QATAR Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in Doha

Israel needs to counter Iran's diplomacy attempts in Africa - analysis

Iran's President Raisi visited Africa last week after no Israeli prime minister has visited sub-Saharan Africa in three and a half years.

JULY 17, 2023ByHERB KEINON
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is welcomed by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, at Harare airport in Harare, Zimbabwe, on July 13, 2023.

Iran’s president: Homosexuality will end ‘generation of human beings’

The Islamic Republic of Iran has executed 4,000-6,000 gays and lesbians since 1979.

JULY 14, 2023ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi looks on during a TV interview, in Tehran, Iran June 20, 2023.