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Iran To Hold Presidential Elections On June 28 Following Raisi's Death
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 7:25am | 667Iran will conduct presidential elections on June 28, as reported by the semi-official Tasnim news agency, following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash over the weekend. What Happened: Vice President Mohammad Mokhber will assume the role of president temporarily, in line with...
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's Fatal Crash: Helicopter Reportedly Dated Back To Before The 1979 Islamic Revolution — Expert Terms It 'Simply Suicidal'
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 11:43pm | 604In a tragic incident, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday. The aircraft, a US-made Bell 212 model, potentially in service since before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, crashed into an Iranian hillside, according to a report. What Happened: The helicopter...
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Oil Holds At $80 As Iranian Leaders Die In Crash, Saudi Crown Prince Delays Japan Trip; Natural Gas Spikes 40% In May
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 11:22am | 741The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude spot price, as tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO), hovered below $80 a barrel on Monday, remaining relatively stable despite significant geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Indeed, natural gas prices have experienced a substantial...
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Mokhber Is Acting President Of Iran After Raisi's Death: His Stance On US, Israel-Palestine And All That You Should Know About Him
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 4:13am | 739Mohammad Mokhber, Iran’s first vice president, is set to become the interim president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. What Happened: As per Iran’s constitution, Mokhber will join a three-person council, including the speaker of parliament and the head of the...