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Global markets appear unfazed after Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash. Any political instability could deal a blow to Iran's economy, which is already struggling with US sanctions, soaring inflation and high unemployment, but many analysts believe the impact of the tragedy will be limited. Plus,…

Iran's first Vice President Mohammad Mokhber was appointed acting president of the Islamic Republic on Monday after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.

Initial investigation by rescue group finds ageing aircraft either did not have transponder fitted or had it turned off

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

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller acknowledged Raisi had ‘blood on his hands’ as he was fiercely criticized by Republicans

Iran's regime just lost a safe pair of hands. Yes, another hardliner is sure to replace Ebrahim Raisi – known to detractors as the butcher of Tehran for the thousands of dissidents he sent to the gallows as a state prosecutor. But the president's sudden death in a helicopter crash…

Iranian President Raisi's death in a helicopter crash prompts investigation. U.S. sanctions limit maintenance of Iran's outdated military equipment.

Russia and Iran set to deepen already-close relationship after death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

Meanwhile, conservatives in Washington tweeted celebratory remarks

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

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