The 'butcher of Tehran' has a fearsome reputation - and many will be fearing instability

WATCH: Iranian exiles in London protest as elections take place

Iranians in London gathered Friday in front of the Iranian consulate and embassy as the country held elections to choose a successor to the late President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in May.

Iran's Snap Presidential Election Amid Conflict: Who Will Succeed Raisi After Tragic Accident?

Iranians have headed to the polls in a snap presidential election following the tragic death of former President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. This election comes at a time of severe economic challenges, widespread discontent, and escalating regional tensions. Most of the candidates are conservative hardliners, with just one representing the reformist camp. If no candidate secures a clear majority, a runoff will be held on July 5. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for Iran and its international relations. Join us as we delve into the critical factors shaping this pivotal election. #Iran #IsraelIranConflict #IranPresidentialElection #IranVoting #IranElection #IranVotes #EbrahimRaisi #AyatollahKhamenei #IranSnapPresidentialElection #Oneindia ~HT.178~PR.274~GR.124~

Iranians begin voting to replace president killed in a helicopter crash

63-year-old Ebrahim Raisi died in the May 19 helicopter crash that also killed the country's foreign minister and others.

Iran's Raisi's Death Report: Trace Of Bullets, Helicopter Caught Fire? | Details Of Last 90 Secs

The Iranian Armed Forces' General Staff released its inaugural report on the helicopter crash that claimed President Ebrahim Raisi's life and his delegation. Investigations into the incident, which occurred in northwestern Iran, revealed no signs of external impact on the wreckage. Search efforts, hampered by adverse weather conditions, persisted with the aid of drones. Further updates on pre-crash communications and contributing factors are anticipated. #ebrahimraisideath #ebrahimraisideathand #Iranhelicoptercrash #Raisi #Irannews #EbrahimRaisinews #Iranianarmedforces #Iranupdates #Khamenei #Worldnews #news #Oneindianews #Oneindia ~PR.320~ED.155~HT.95~

Iranian late president Raisi buried at holiest Shiite site after dying in helicopter crash

The days of services for Raisi have not drawn the same crowds in the nation of over 80 million people as the 2020 gatherings for Revolutionary Guard General Qassem Soleimani, who was slain by a US drone strike in Baghdad.

Iran Vows to Crush Israel & U.S | IRGC Troops On Standy-By As Hezbollah Gears Up for Total War

Iran has vowed to fully support Hezbollah if Israel launches a large-scale attack on the Lebanese group. However, Iran's foreign affairs adviser Kamal Kharrazi emphasizes that Tehran is not seeking a regional war. This stance reflects Iran's complex role in the 'axis of resistance' against US and Israeli influence. The situation stems from the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which has heightened regional tensions. While Iran pledges support, it prefers to avoid direct military confrontation, instead relying on allied militant groups if retaliation becomes necessary. #IsraelHamaswar #IsraelGazawar #Hezbollahwar #HezbollahAttack #Tehran #IranHezbollah #IsraelGazawar #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.103~HT.318~

UN Nuclear Watchdog Clashes With Iran for Failing to Cooperate With Inspectors

UN Nuclear Watchdog , Clashes With Iran for Failing , to Cooperate With Inspectors. 'The Guardian' reports that the West may be teetering on the edge of a renewed confrontation with Tehran over Iran's nuclear program. The news comes after the United Nations' nuclear watchdog voted to censure Iran for repeatedly failing to cooperate with U.N. inspectors. . The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) vote came after the United States dropped its objection to the censure, joining European nations. EU nations had urged the Biden administration to alter its stance on the matter, claiming that the integrity of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty was in jeopardy. . The U.S. has since called for a long-term strategy to be developed to deal with Iran's nuclear program, stressing that the terms of the original 2015 deal expire next year. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) originally saw Western economic sanctions lifted in exchange for strong controls over Iran's nuclear program. However, 'The Guardian' reports that Tehran has since gradually restricted access for U.N. inspectors, while also vastly boosting its stock of enriched uranium. . However, 'The Guardian' reports that Tehran has since gradually restricted access for U.N. inspectors, while also vastly boosting its stock of enriched uranium. . Iran now possesses 30 times the JCPoA limit of enriched uranium and its stockpile of high enriched uranium up to 60% has continued to grow significantly, U.K., France and Germany joint statement to the IAEA, via 'The Guardian'. Iran now has the approximate amount of nuclear material from which the possibility of manufacturing a nuclear explosive device cannot be excluded, U.K., France and Germany joint statement to the IAEA, via 'The Guardian'

Iran Vs Sweden: Major Fight Erupts After Accusations of Tehran Recruiting Swedish Criminals

Iran has summoned Sweden's temporary charge d'affaires in response to what it termed "baseless & spiteful accusations" following claims by Sweden's intelligence agency that Iran has been "using criminal networks" within the Scandinavian country to target Israel and its interests. #Iran #Sweden #DiplomaticTensions #CriminalNetworks #Tehran #Stockholm #InternationalRelations #SAPO #Mossad #MiddleEastConflict #GazaCrisis #ForeignPolicy #SecurityConcerns #SwedishDiplomat #ViolenceInEurope ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.121~HT.96~

Pro-Iran Fighters Killed In Syria's Aleppo 'Israeli Blitz': Will Netanyahu's Provocation Anger Iran?

In a recent airstrike near Aleppo, Israel reportedly killed 12 pro-Iran fighters, further escalating tensions in the region. Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions are seen as a direct provocation against Tehran. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing situation. #Israel #Iran #Netanyahu #Aleppo #Airstrike #MiddleEast #Tensions #Geopolitics #Conflict #Warfare

Iran President Raisi’s Funeral: Hamas Chief Haniyeh Meets Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei In Tehran

Ismail Haniyeh, head of Hamas's political bureau, was photographed meeting with Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Wednesday. The photo, released by Khamenei’s office, shows Haniyeh seated on a couch alongside Iran’s acting president, Mohammad Mokhber. Haniyeh was in Iran to attend the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who tragically died in a helicopter crash on Sunday along with seven others, including Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. #EbrahimRaisiDeath #RaisiFuneralToday #RaisiDeathVideo #Iran #RaisiFuneral #Hamas #Haniyeh #Khamenei #Tehran #IranLeadership #MiddleEastRelations #Geopolitics #IranianPolitics #InternationalRelations #Diplomacy #RegionalAffairs #LeadershipMeeting #GlobalPolitics ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~