Iran’s Election Process Spotlighted Following Ebrahim Raisi’s Death

Iranians voting in the second round of legislative elections in Tehran earlier this month.

With the sudden and tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s political landscape has been thrust into uncertainty, forcing the regime to confront the imminent need for a presidential election. This unexpected development poses a critical decision for Tehran: whether to permit a semi-democratic, contested election or to secure the position for a regime-preferred hardliner … Read more

Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of Iran’s Top Leaders, Including President Raisi

Iran’s president, foreign minister and others found dead at helicopter crash site,

Iran Mourns the Loss of President Ebrahim Raisi and High-Ranking Officials in Helicopter Crash In a devastating incident, Iran has lost several of its top leaders, including President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, in a helicopter crash. The tragic accident occurred in a foggy, mountainous region of East Azerbaijan province, as reported by … Read more