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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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President Ebrahim Raisi was laid to rest in his hometown of Mashhad on Thursday evening after several days of national mourning and funeral ceremonies held across the country. The president, aged 63, along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and several other officials, perished in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
The president’s body arrived at Mashhad's Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport from Birjand, in South Khorasan province, where it was received by arge crowds of mourners. His coffin was paraded through the streets of Birjand earlier in the day, drawing thousands of people who paid their respects as it was driven through the city in a motorcade.
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A massive funeral procession for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash, drew millions in Tabriz. The mourners pledged allegiance to Ayatollah Khamenei and the Islamic Revolution. Ceremonies will be held in Qom, Tehran, Birjand, and Mashhad, with high-ranking dignitaries attending. Wednesday is declared a national holiday, and educational exams are postponed.
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