Iran Launches Approximately 180 Ballistic Missiles Towards Israel In a striking escalation of hostilities, Iran has reportedly launched around 180 ballistic missiles aimed at Israel, marking a significant turn in the already tense dynamics of the Middle East. This provocative act has sent shockwaves through international circles, raising concerns over a potential military confrontation in […]
“We will not be attending the event in any capacity,” a US official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. The US boycott had not been previously reported. Iran's mission to the United Nations in New York declined to comment. Hardline Raisi, considered a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, died on May […]
Iran has been witnessing nationwide protests since late 2022, sparked by the custodial death of 22-year-old Iranian Kurd Mahsa Amini, who was arrested in Tehran for allegedly violating a strict dress code for women.Hundreds of people, including dozens of security personnel, were killed and thousands were arrested. Political expert Abbas Abdi told the reformist newspaper […]
Thousands of Iranians poured into the streets of Tehran on Wednesday to join the funeral procession of President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. In the city center, people holding Raisi's portrait gathered in and around Tehran University, where Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is due to […]
“Now, however, with Raisi's passing, the cards have been reshuffled regarding Khamenei's succession. As a result, the focus of attention has now shifted back to Mojtaba,” he said. Keeping a low public profile, rarely mentioned in media reports and without any official title, Mojtaba Khamenei is considered by observers to be second in command to […]
“I don't necessarily see any broader impact on regional security,” Austin told reporters. He previously denied any American role and said there was no reason to think it was anything other than an accident. Austin said, “The United States had no role in that accident. That's a clear and simple fact.” “It could be any […]
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who holds supreme authority in Iran, declared five days of national mourning and handed interim charge to Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, 68, ahead of the election.State media later announced that the presidential election would be held on 28 June. Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri, who served as Amir-Abdollahian's deputy, […]
The President prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls and expressed sympathies to the bereaved family members and the brotherly people of Iran. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in her message said, “I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear about the tragic demise of President Dr. Syed Ibrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Dr. Hossein Amir […]
This photo taken from handout video footage released by the Iranian state television network IRIN on May 19, 2024 shows Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi boarding a helicopter in the Jolfa region of the western province of East Azerbaijan. State television reported that a helicopter carrying the Iranian presidential convoy was involved in a “crash” in […]
A cabinet statement on Monday said the Iranian government would continue to function “without any disruption” following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. “We assure the faithful nation that the path of service will continue with the tireless spirit of Ayatollah Raisi,” the statement said. The statement stressed that the government's […]
Here are some key facts about Iran's first vice president Mohammad Mokhbar, 68, who is expected to become interim president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash based on the country's constitution. * As interim president, Mokhbar is part of a three-member council along with the speaker of parliament and the head […]
The accident comes at a time when discontent is growing within Iran over multiple political, social and economic crises. Iran's clerical rulers are facing international pressure over Tehran's controversial nuclear program and its deepening military ties with Russia during the war in Ukraine. Since Iran's ally Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, provoking Israel's attack […]