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Ebrahim Raisi
Moderate Pezeshkian makes it to Iran presidential run-off
Although he advocates reforms, Pezeshkian is faithful to Iran's theocratic rule with no intention of confronting the powerful security hawks and clerical rulers
Reuters
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06.29.24
Who are the candidates vying to replace Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi?
The Islamic Republic did not see this election cycle coming, but now that the country's president and foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash, six candidates have been cleared to run for president; Whoever wins has a myriad of domestic and international issues to deal with, not the least of which is Iran's commitment to back Hezbollah against Israel
Gilad Meiri
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06.17.24
Iran names six presidential candidates Ahmadinejad not among them
On the list are Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Iran's hardline parliament speaker and former Revolutionary Guards commander, Saeed Jalili, a conservative, who was former chief nuclear negotiator and Tehran's conservative mayor Alireza Zakani
Reuters
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06.09.24
US to boycott today's UN tribute to Iran's Raisi
Ebrahim Raisi, known as the 'Butcher of Tehran', was killed in a helicopter crash; UN pays tribute to any head of state who dies in office; ' A man who had a lot of blood on his hands'
Reuters
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05.30.24
Iran unscathed after attacking Israel, acting president says
Mohammad Mokhber makes first speech to parliament since the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a chopper crash is considered a close confidant of Ayatollah Khamenei
ynet correspondents
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05.27.24
Iran buries late president, foreign minister and others killed in helicopter crash
Guard of honor stands at attention as plane carrying Raisi's coffin arrives in his hometown of Mashhad; services fail to drawn same crowds as for Revolutionary Guard genral Qassem Soleimani in 2020
News agencies
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05.23.24
UN lowers flag to half-staff to honor Iran's Raisi; 'UN has completely gone off the deep end'
International body announced tribute 'as a mark of respect' to Iranian leader killed in helicopter crash; Israeli diplomat calls gesture to cleric, responsible for deaths of thousands of Iranians, a 'disgrace'
Daniel Edelson, New York
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05.22.24
Memorial for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi muted amid public discontent
With the Iranian public largely unhappy regarding the regime's numerous crackdowns on personal liberty, memorial held for president killed in a helicopter crash was short on emotion; However, several thousands did march the streets of Tabriz wearing black
Reuters
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05.21.24
'After Raisi, the door to change has opened again': Hopes of young Iranian generation
For anyone seeking reform here, Raisi was the devil; his death is a brief respite of hope, but we are certain his successor will not be more moderate; I hope his departure will inspire the courage to reignite the struggle he suppressed - A young Iranian woman writes about the sentiments in her country following the president's death
Azita, Tehran resident
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05.21.24
The death of Iran's most hated man
Opinion: No real tears will be shed at the funeral of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi; older generation despised and feared him due to mass executions during Iran-Iraq War; women hate him for intensifying and enforcing stricter hijab laws; and even the IRGC distanced themselves from him
Smadar Perry
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05.20.24
Tehran blames US sanctions withholding air fleet parts for Raisi crash
President's helicopter experienced a 'technical malfunction,' highlighting Iran's ongoing struggle to obtain spare parts for its aging fleet of aircraft and helicopters, most of which were acquired before the 1979 Islamic Revolution
Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies
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05.20.24
Iran's Jewish community mourns president's death: 'We are full of sorrow'
Jewish community expresses condolences for 'death of holy Ebrahim Raisi, president of the people and servant of the nation of Iran' following fatal helicopter crash
Itamar Eichner
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05.20.24
Iran and allies mourn Raisi's death, successor vows continuity
President demise shakes Iran at sensitive time; his little-known deputy Mohammad Mokhber steps in; elections set for 50 days, but who will succeed aging Khamenei? Iran declares 5 days of mourning; Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis pay tribute
Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies
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05.20.24
Iranians rejoice over president's fatal helicopter crash: 'Cheers to life'
Social media users elated over Raisi and his foreign minister Amir-Abdollahian's demise while regime supporters grieve and speculate Israeli involvement
Hagai Lap
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05.20.24
Iran confirms president, foreign minister killed in helicopter crash
After 14 hours of searching, Iranian Red Crescent finds wreckage of helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi and and Hossein Amir-Abdollahian; official says 'helicopter completely burned in crash'
Lior Ben Ari
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05.20.24
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