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Iranian President Raisi's Death Sparks Leadership Uncertainty

The helicopter crash that killed Ebrahim Raisi raises questions about Iran's political future and regional stability.

  • Ebrahim Raisi, Iran's hardline president, died in a helicopter crash alongside Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and six others.
  • Raisi's death removes a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, intensifying speculation about the next supreme leader.
  • First Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber has been appointed acting president, with elections mandated within 50 days.
  • Analysts predict continuity in Iran's foreign policy despite the leadership change, with the supreme leader and IRGC maintaining control.
  • Observers warn of potential power struggles among hardliners and increased domestic repression in the lead-up to the elections.
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