In a tragic turn, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, 63, died in a helicopter crash on May 19, 2024. The incident occurred amid severe weather in East Azerbaijan province, near the Iran-Azerbaijan border. The state-run ISNA reported no survivors from the crash. Consequently, Vice President Mohammad Mokhber will step in as the interim president. This change […]
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