Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Killed in Helicopter Crash

State Media Reports Tragedy

Tehran, Iran - Iranian state media has announced the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash earlier today. The incident reportedly occurred shortly after the helicopter took off from the city of Tabas in eastern Iran.

A Potential Successor to Ayatollah Khamenei

Raisi was considered a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has been in power since 1989. Raisi was elected President of Iran in 2021, after a long career in the judiciary, where he was known for his conservative views and strict enforcement of Islamic law.

International Reactions

World leaders have expressed shock and sadness at Raisi's passing. President Duda of Poland offered his condolences, noting Raisi's "responsibility for many executions." Meanwhile, the Co-Vorsitzender of the German Green Party expressed deep sympathy for the victims of the crash.