Iran will hold a funeral procession for President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials today (Tuesday) in Tehran.
Helicopter Crash Tragedy
The Iranian government announced the funeral following a helicopter crash on Sunday. The crash claimed the lives of President Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and several other officials. After an extensive search, the helicopter was found completely burnt. Adverse weather conditions reportedly caused the crash, but Iran’s military chief of staff has ordered a thorough investigation.
Funeral Details
“On Tuesday morning, we will have the funeral procession in the city of Tehran for Raisi and the other members of his entourage killed in the crash,” Mohsen Mansouri, vice president for executive affairs, told state television.
Interim Leadership and Elections
First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber will serve as interim president. According to the Islamic Republic’s constitution, a new presidential election must be held within 50 days. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced five days of public mourning across the country.
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Raisi’s Presidency and Legacy
Elected president in 2021, Raisi was 63 years old. He ordered a tightening of morality laws, oversaw a crackdown on anti-government protests, and played a significant role in nuclear negotiations with world powers. Following his tragic death, world leaders, including those from Pakistan and various Western nations, extended their condolences.
Pakistan’s Day of Mourning
In Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the country will observe a day of mourning on Tuesday to honor President Raisi’s death.
