The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Biden White House stays unusually quiet on the death of Iranian president and foreign minister

Meanwhile, conservatives in Washington tweeted celebratory remarks

The Independent UK · May 20, 2024

Ebrahim Raisi obituary

Ruthless prosecutor linked to thousands of executions who rose through the theocratic ranks to become the president of Iran

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024

Iran: who holds power now the president is dead?

Three men look set to climb the ranks in a reshuffle including Mohammad Mokhber who has been named the interim president

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024

Iran's President Raisi, a symbol of the 'growing rift' between the regime and its people

President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash comes at a turbulent time in Iran’s history as the country struggles with both internal dissent and rising regional insecurity. FRANCE 24 discusses Raisi’s legacy and the impact of his sudden death with Jonathan Piron, a historian specialising in Iran.

France 24 · May 20, 2024

Helicopter crash kills Raisi: Are sanctions behind Iran’s aviation crisis?

Sanctions have prevented Iran from procuring new aircraft or equipment, which have been linked to aviation accidents.

Al Jazeera · May 20, 2024

What could President Raisi’s death mean for stability in Iran and beyond? Expert Q&A

A helicopter carrying Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials crashed in the mountainous north-west reaches of Iran on Sunday May 19, sparking a rescue operation in thick fog and driving rain. On Monday, search and rescue teams reached the crash site and “found no signs…

The Conversation · May 20, 2024

Iran’s supreme leader sets its hardline foreign policies: expect more of the same

Experts say shift in direction, including on nuclear issue, is unlikely after death of president and foreign minister

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024

Iranian President Raisi's Body To Be Transferred To Mashhad

Iranian President Raisi and other victims of a helicopter crash to be honored in Tabriz before being transferred to Mashhad for burial.

Top News · May 20, 2024

Iran's President Dies

Plus: Gridlock, baby bonuses, priests, and more...

Reason · May 20, 2024

Following Iran's President's demise, Supreme Leader Khamenei announces 5 days of national mourning

Following the demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on Sunday afternoon, country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has announced five days of national mourning in Iran. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 20, 2024