MOHAMMAD MOKHBER
Belarus admitted as the 10th member of SCO; Summit adopts document on counter-terrorism
At the SCO Summit, Belarus was admitted as the 10th member. Leaders highlighted SCO's role in international relations and discussed initiatives like a youth digital forum. Kazakhstan's presidency saw 150 events and 60 new agreements, emphasizing SCO's expanded partnerships and economic cooperation strategies
Global leaders from P-5 countries applaud Modi’s historic win
While US President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin and UK PM Rishi Sunak and telephoned Modi to congratulate Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron sent a congratulatory message. Among the P5 Putin was the first leader to telephone the PM. Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan President, PMs of Nepal, Bangladesh and Mauritius besides the Bhutanese leadership have been invited for the swearing in ceremony likely on June 8.
Iran's hard-line former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registers for June 28 presidential election
Iran's hard-line former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered as a possible candidate for the presidential election, aiming to regain the country's top political position after a helicopter crash killed the nation's president. Ahmadinejad's return comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the West over Tehran's nuclear program, arming of Russia in its war on Ukraine, and crackdowns on dissent. The election is planned for June 28 to replace Khamenei's protege President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in May.
Iran opens registration for the June presidential election after Raisi died in a helicopter crash
Iran opened registration for candidates in the upcoming presidential election, which will replace the late Ebrahim Raisi. The election comes amidst heightened tensions with the US and protests in Iran. Candidates must be between 40 to 75 years old with a master's degree. The Guardian Council, overseen by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, will approve candidates. The election follows low turnouts in previous elections, reflecting discontent with the ruling cleric. Potential candidates include Mohammad Mokhber, Saeed Jalili, and former presidents Ahmadinejad and Khatami.
After funeral, Iran's focus shifts to vote for Raisi's successor
Following the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Iran prepares for a pivotal election to select his successor on June 28. Conservatives aim to secure a loyalist to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The election comes amidst ongoing conflicts, economic challenges, and concerns over candidate vetting. Key figures including Raisi's Vice President and former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili have expressed interest in running the election.
Iran plans to raise oil output to 4 mn barrels per day: Tasnim
Iran has approved a plan to increase its oil production to four million barrels per day. This decision was announced by Iran's Tasnim news agency on Sunday. However, no specific time frame was mentioned.
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Iran inters its late president at holiest Shiite site in nation after fatal helicopter crash
Iran interred late President Ebrahim Raisi at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad after a fatal helicopter crash. Acting President Mohammad Mokhber has assumed leadership responsibilities, engaging in diplomatic meetings. Raisi's burial at the shrine signifies a major honor for the cleric.
Iran's supreme leader to preside over funeral for president and others killed in helicopter crash
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin the service at Tehran University, the caskets of the dead draped in Iranian flags with their pictures on them. On the late President Ebrahim Raisi's coffin sat a black turban - signifying his direct descendance from Islam's Prophet Muhammad.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian dead in helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, 63, and his foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were confirmed dead in a helicopter crash. Rescue teams faced harsh conditions to reach the wreckage in East Azerbaijan province. Initial reports suggest the helicopter hit a mountain peak. Raisi's presidency was marked by strict moral laws, crackdowns on protests, and intense nuclear negotiations.
Of more import than just a port
If seen without ideological baggage, the development of Chabahar on Iran's coast as a trading hub is a net positive not only for India and Iran but also for Afghanistan and landlocked Central Asian countries. More trade means more stability as governments develop stakes, and Chabahar - meaning 'four springs' in Farsi - lives up to its name.
Iran to hold presidential elections on June 28
Iran will hold presidential elections on June 28 following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Vice President Mohammad Mokhber will serve as president in the interim. Raisi's death has sparked mourning across Iran, with many analysts expecting a successor aligned with his ultraconservative views. The election comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, with Iran reaffirming its support for the Palestinians.
View: Iran’s President Raisi, who died in chopper crash, was a failure
Iran president Helicopter Crash: Since the early 1980s, Iranian presidents have reflected the supreme leader's needs. Ebrahim Raisi, close to Ayatollah Khamenei, aimed to restore faith in the Islamic Revolution but failed. His crackdown on female dress codes sparked protests, revealing his lack of popularity. Raisi's death has now opened up new possibilities for succession.
Why was Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi called the 'Butcher of Tehran'?
The death of Ebrahim Raisi has raised questions regarding his record on Human Rights. He is seen to be behind mass killings that have led to suppression of rights in Iran, as per reports.
Who will become Iran President? When is Presidential Election?
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi is dead and now the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei holds the key as a Presidential election has become imminent.
Ebrahim Raisi dead: All about the helicopter that crashed killing the Iranian president
A helicopter carrying the Iranian President, Foreign Minister and other officials crashed, killing everyone on board. Iran’s new interim President has been announced, even as the country has to prepare to conduct fresh elections, advancing the date.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's moments before helicopter crash captured on video
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian tragically died in a helicopter crash near Azarbaijan border, sparking national mourning. Raisi was seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Khamenei. He was travelling in a US-made Bell helicopter.
Iran President Raisi dead: How it may impact the region including Israel, oil prices, gold, and stock markets
The death of Iranian President Raisi in a helicopter crash is poised to have significant repercussions, given Iran's longstanding conflicts and alliances in the Middle East. The incident comes amidst escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, raising concerns about regional stability and Iran's nuclear ambitions.
World leaders extend condolences over death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi
World leaders expressed condolences for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials who died in a helicopter crash. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared a day of mourning, while UAE's President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani offered sympathy. Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif Khansari and Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani also extended solidarity. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro hailed Raisi as a friend of Venezuela.
PM Modi condoles Iranian president Raisi's death in helicopter crash
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sadness and shock over the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. He highlighted Raisi's efforts to strengthen India-Iran relations. The crash occurred in the Dizmar forest in East Azarbaijan Province, with nine people on board including the foreign minister and governor. The wreckage, caused by heavy fog, resulted in fatalities and burn injuries.
Iran president dead: What we know so far about the mysterious crash of the helicopter?
On Monday, Iranian state television announced the death of President Ebrahim Raisi. As of Monday morning, rescuers had not yet reached the site, though they spotted the helicopter approximately 2 kilometers away at dawn. Reports indicate slim chances of survival. Several countries have expressed concern and offered help. The crash occurred in Iran's East Azerbaijan province, which is notorious for its harsh weather conditions and dense fog.
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi dead: Who is Mohammad Mokhber, Iran's new president?
Iran New President: Mohammad Mokhber, 68, is Iran's interim president following Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash. He leads a council to organize a new presidential election within 50 days. Mokhber, close to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, was vice president since 2021 and previously headed Setad, an investment fund. He has been involved in significant diplomatic and military dealings with Russia.
Iran President Helicopter Crash: Iranian President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian have died, say news reports
An Iranian official has informed Reuters that President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian have died in a helicopter crash in Iran's East Azerbaijan province, near the border with Azerbaijan. The helicopter was returning from a trip to inaugurate a dam with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev. The crash occurred in the Dizmar forest between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa, with reports suggesting it was forced to make a hard landing due to bad weather and fog. Mohammad Mokhber would assume the presidency under the Iranian constitution in the event of Raisi's death.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Iran's deadliest attack, Tehran vows revenge
Islamic State claimed responsibility for two explosions that killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores at a memorial for top commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in Iraq in 2020 by a U.S. drone. The militant Sunni Muslim group said two IS members detonated their explosive belts in the crowd gathered at the cemetery in Kerman on Wednesday for the anniversary of Soleimani's death.
Iran vows revenge after biggest attack since 1979 revolution
Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards and First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber have pledged revenge for the recent explosions at a ceremony commemorating top commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed by a U.S. drone in 2020 in Iraq. Mokhber stated that a strong retaliation would be delivered by the soldiers of Soleimani.
Palestinian media says Israeli strike kills 51; Arab world, US split on ceasefire
The Israeli military bombarded a Gaza refugee camp, killing 51 people—mostly women and children—as the US and Israel disregarded pleas for truce by the Arab world. Pro-Palestinian protestors called for an end to the almost month-long conflict on Saturday in cities across the globe as the death toll in Gaza continued to rise.
Iran agrees to ship missiles, more drones to Russia, defying the West: Sources
A deal was agreed on Oct. 6 when Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, two senior officials from Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards and an official from the Supreme National Security Council visited Moscow for talks with Russia about the delivery of the weapons.
Iran seeks long-term contract with India on developing Chabahar port
Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Rostam Qasemi expressed Tehran's intention during his meeting with visiting India's Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal in Tehran earlier this week. Qasemi described India as an 'important and big country' that can play an essential role in the transit of goods in the region.
India signs MoU with Iran for maritime coop; eyes long term contract on Chabahar Port
The MoU, signed during ports, shipping and waterways and Ayush minister Sarabanada Sonowal’s visit to Iran, will result in training exercises of Iranian seafarers in India, said people aware of the matter. It will open new vistas of cooperation in the Western Indian Ocean Region, they said.
India committed to strengthen bilateral relations with Iran: Sarbananda Sonowal
The role of Chabahar as a trade multiplier for the region was highlighted by Sonowal at the meeting as the potential of the port to act as a swift, economical trade conduit between Central Asia and South Asia, even South East Asia, remains to be tapped, it said. Since India Ports Global Private Limited (IPGPL) assumed operations of Shahid Beheshti Port at Chabahar, it has handled over 4.8 million tonnes of bulk cargo.
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