The Latest Breaking News from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The deaths of the president and other officials in a helicopter crash are not likely to lead to major policy changes.

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

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Iran declares five days of mourning after president killed in a crash in fog-covered mountains. Plus, the film enfant terrible Harmony Korine on mowing lawns after burning out

After president Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash, his deputy for the past four years will be tasked with arranging new elections

World leaders express condolences after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi dies in a helicopter crash.

Iranian Supreme Leader announces mourning period after helicopter crash claims President Raisi's life. Transition to new leadership underway.

Body of the 63-year-old hardliner was found in East Azerbaijan province, state media reports

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was declared dead on Monday after rescue teams found his crashed helicopter in a fog-shrouded western mountain region, sparking mourning in the Islamic republic. Under the Iranian constitution, first vice president Mohammad Mokhber, 68, should replace Raisi until presidential elections are held within 50 days.