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Turkey says helicopter carrying Iran’s Raisi did not emit transponder signal, adds Turkish drone used to find wreckage
Akinci thermal imaging used to find crash site shrouded by fog.
ANALYSIS: President Raisi's death and Its implications for Iran and the region
The sudden death of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on May 19 has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the country's political future.
Who will be the next Iranian president following Raisi’s death?
With the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on May 19, many are wondering what happens next in the country of more than 80 million people.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi confirmed dead in helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdulrahman have been killed in a helicopter crash, Iranian state television IRIB reported earlier on May 20.
TEHRAN BLOG: The political aftermath of President Raisi's death in Iran
The death of President Ebrahim Raisi has triggered a political crisis in Iran, prompting urgent discussions among the nation’s elite about succession and the future leadership of the Islamic Republic.
Location of Iranian president's crashed helicopter discovered close to Azerbaijan
The Commander of the IRGC in East Azerbaijan has announced that a signal from the helicopter of President Ebrahim Raisi and a crew member's mobile phone was received at the crash site a few minutes ago
EXPLAINER: What happens when an Iranian president dies in office?
The death of President Ebrahim Raisi following a helicopter crash at the age of 63 has sent shockwaves through Iran, and now the process of finding his successor begins.
Iran, Azerbaijan open border hydro dam on shared river
Iran and Azerbaijan opened a hydroelectric dam on their border with officials calling the megaproject a symbol of “long-term cooperation” and “friendship and amity” between the two nations despite political disagreements in recent years.
Iranian Leader Khamenei consoles following Raisi helicopter crash
Four hours after Iran’s President's helicopter lost contact, the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made an official comment to the congregation at his compound in Tehran.
Brawl breaks out in Iraqi parliament over parliament speaker role
Tensions and physical altercations erupted inside the Iraqi Parliament on May 18 due to disputes among political blocs over the election of a new parliamentary speaker
Iran sends military to Belarus for first time since USSR’s collapse
For the first time in over three decades, Iran has officially appointed a new military attaché to Belarus, marking a significant step in the two countries' diplomatic and military relations.
BRICS currency is coming soon, Iranian ambassador
Iran is actively participating in initiatives under Russia's leadership in BRICS, with the two countries working towards creating a single currency for the bloc, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said to local media.
Saudi Arabia’s big AI educational leap
The juxtaposition of artificial intelligence and Saudi Arabia might strike most as an unlikely pair but it has been part of the a revamped version of the kingdom for the past few years.
Iranian cleric warns of security threat from collapsing birthrate
Imam of Yasuj, Ayatollah Seyyed Nasir Hosseini, has issued a stark warning about the security threats posed by Iran's ageing population, urging for a strong national and religious response
TEHRAN BLOG: Controversy over Iran's two-day ‘Dubai’ weekend adoption
Iran’s parliament has approved a proposal to implement a two-day weekend for government employees, marking a significant shift in the country's working week structure after years of debate and opposition.
Heavy floods claim several lives in Iran's second biggest city Mashhad
Heavy floods in the Iranian city of Mashhad have killed several people who were stuck in a submerged car as a torrent of water swept them away.
Russian archaeologists uncover ancient settlement close to the Iraq-Iran border
After several decades, Russian archaeologists have conducted their first fieldwork in Iraq’s Maysan Province, in a sign of growing cooperation between Baghdad and Moscow.
US raises "sanctions risk" concern post India-Iran port contract
The United States has warned of sanctions towards India following its signing an agreement with Iran to operate Chabahar port after several years of delay.
Chinese cars are flooding the Gulf Arabian auto markets
However, in a striking turn of events, the past decade has witnessed the advent of a new contender in the GCC auto market – Chinese car manufacturers.