Iran Mourns President Raisi: Supreme Leader Khamenei Appoints Interim Successor

In a sudden turn of events, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has passed away in a helicopter crash, prompting Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to declare five days of national mourning.

 To ensure a smooth transition, Khamenei has appointed First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as the interim head of the executive branch.

According to Iran's constitution, a new presidential election must be held within 50 days. Mokhber, a close ally of Khamenei, will oversee the preparations for the election, working closely with the speaker of parliament and the head of the judiciary.

Regional and international leaders have extended their condolences to the Iranian people, including the leaders of Syria, Egypt, India, Iraq, and Pakistan, as well as the European Union, Italy, and Russia. Iran-backed militant group Hamas, fighting Israeli forces in Gaza, has also expressed sympathy for the loss.

As Iran navigates this transition, the world watches with interest, aware of the significant role the country plays in regional and global politics. The upcoming election is expected to have far-reaching implications for Iran's future and its relationships with other nations.

For now, the Iranian people mourn the loss of their president, while also looking ahead to the future and the new leadership that will emerge in the coming weeks.