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Who are the candidates in Iran's presidential election?
Six candidates, including five conservatives and one reformist, are set to compete in Iran's presidential election on Friday to succeed the late Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash last month.
Iran helicopter crash shows Tehran's reliance on an aging fleet as well as its challenges at home
While the cause of the May 19 crash remains unknown, the sudden death of the hard-line protege of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei exposed the contradictions and challenges facing the country's Shiite theocracy. The Iranian military investigators probing the crash have previously faced international criticism over their report on troops shooting down a Ukrainian airliner in 2020.
Vice Prez Dhankhar arrives in Tehran to pay condolence on death of Iranian president Raisi in chopper crash
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar arrived in Tehran to pay condolences for the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash.
Jaishankar visits Iranian embassy, condoles death of president Raisi, foreign minister Amir-Abdollahian
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited the Iranian embassy in Delhi to offer India's condolences on the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash. India is observing a one-day state mourning in their honor. Jaishankar expressed solidarity with the people of Iran during this difficult time and praised Raisi and Amir-Abdollahian for their contributions to India-Iran relations. The crash occurred as Raisi's entourage was traveling to Tabriz after a visit to the Azerbaijan-Iran border.
Bodies of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, others transported to Tabriz city
The bodies of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the foreign minister Amirabdollahian, and other officials killed in a helicopter crash were transported to Tabriz city in Iran. where they will be buried in East Azarbaijan province. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei paid tribute to Raisi. The country mourned the deaths and held an urgent government meeting.
Iranian President Raisi's memorial muted amid public discontent
Thousands mourned President Ebrahim Raisi in Tabriz after a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border. State TV showed live images of black-clad mourners and a truck carrying caskets. Emotional rhetoric was subdued. Raisi's body was flown to Tehran airport and then to Qom. The economic crisis in Iran poses challenges for the ruling clerics.
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India stands by people of Iran in this time of tragedy: Jaishankar on death of President Raisi
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, expressed shock over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran. He expressed condolences to their families and stood with the people of Iran during the tragedy. Raisi and his entourage were returning from a visit to the Azerbaijan-Iran border.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar likely to represent India at Ebrahim Raisi's funeral
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is expected to attend the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who passed away in a helicopter crash. A one-day state mourning is being observed across India on Tuesday. The Iranian president, the country's foreign minister, and several other officials were discovered dead after the helicopter crashed in a mountainous region of Iran.
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.
Here's the last video of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi moments before the helicopter crashed
A video has gone viral on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, which is considered to have been shot minutes before the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and others crashed. Watch the video here.
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's helicopter crash: Authorities dispatch forces to site after rescue teams detect 'fuel smell'
Iran's search operation for the crashed helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi intensified, with the Iran Red Crescent and IRGC chief Major General Hossein Salami on-site in East Azerbaijan. The helicopter, which made a "hard landing," carried Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials. Several countries, including Russia and Turkey, have sent rescue teams and equipment to assist. The EU activated its rapid response mapping service, while Iran expressed gratitude for international support in the search and rescue efforts.
PM Modi expresses concern over Raisi's helicopter incident, says "we pray for well-being of Iranian President"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter incident and said that India stands in solidarity with people of Iran in this hour of distress. PM Modi said that he is praying for well-being of Raisi and the leaders accompanying him onboard the chopper.
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 airports reopen after attack on Israel: state media
Tehran and other Iran airports resumed operations after a brief suspension due to an aerial attack on arch for Israel, escalating regional tensions. Flights were temporarily halted post Iran's retaliation for an airstrike on Tehran's consulate.
Month of anger in Iran over woman's death in hijab arrest
Mahsa Amini's death in hospital on September 16, three days after her arrest, sparked the biggest protests in Iran in years.
Iranian government scrambles to contain unrest as it spreads to more towns and cities
Hundreds of protesters, mostly women, took to the streets following the death of Mahsa Amini - a Kurd native, chanting anti-government slogans that target the core of the Islamic regime and its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
50 killed in Iran as protests flare anew hours after pro-government rallies
The street violence, which IHR says has spread to 80 towns and cities, was triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurd who had spent three days in a coma after being detained by the morality police in Tehran.
Now, you see a Johnny Depp lookalike in Iran: Watch video
The man, identified by Newsweek quoting local news sources as Amin Sa'les, is a local model from the north-western Iranian city of Tabriz.
F-5 fighter plane crashes, kills 3 in Iran's northwest
IRNA said the F-5 fighter crashed into a stadium in residential area of Tabriz and two pilots and a citizen were killed.
The thinking behind corporate job titles like Elon Musk’s new, quirky one
According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, “The titles of Elon Musk and Zach Kirkhorn have changed to Technoking of Tesla and Master of Coin, respectively. Elon and Zach will maintain their respective positions as chief executive officer and chief financial officer.”
Pashminas & Pichwais at an auction near you soon: Durokha-Doranga, made over a decade, expected to fetch Rs 60L
The carpet and rugs segment offers a range showcasing an entire hunting scene made of Tabriz wool.
View: Put an end to lynch mobs
The government must make it crystal clear that anyone who takes the law into their hands would face the full wrath of the state.
Meet Parisa Tabriz, the 'Security Princess' of Google Chrome
Being the popular browser, one of the main priority for Google Chrome is to provide a safe browisng experience. As a window to the online world, a browser is where we expose all our information, and for the same reason, it is more prone to attacks. This is where Parisa Tabriz comes into action.
Major earthquakes of the past 30 years
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region Monday, with strong tremors felt in Kabul, Islamabad and New Delhi.
Our goal is to leave Tabriz City with six points: India's U-17 coach Nicolai Adam
Indian colts will look to play to their full potential against Lebanon in the last Group E League match and return home with six points.
Have to deal with problem of age-cheating in India: Nicolai Adam
Nicolai Adam, India's head coach for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, says the country is grappling with the problem of age-fudging.
India's U-16 football team to train in Germany for 2 months, to play with Bayern's youth team
India's under-16 football squad will leave for Germany tomorrow for a two-month trip, during which they will play against Bayern Munich's youth team.
Best opportunity for US, Iran to transform strained ties:Obama
Obama calls the recent nuclear talks between US and Iran the "best opportunity in decades" for the two countires to improve their ties
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