Iran after Raisi
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who has been reported dead after the helicopter he was in crashed on May 19, 2024, is a consummate loyalist whose passing will be a severe blow to the country’s conservative leadership.
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Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi crashes
The helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the foreign minister has suffered a ‘hard landing’ according to local media, amid bad weather in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province.
What we know about Iranian President Raisi’s helicopter crash
A helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and the foreign minister has crashed in a remote area in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province. Search and rescue efforts have been hampered by bad weather.
Monday Briefing: Iran’s President Is Missing After a Helicopter Crash
A helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran crashed in a remote part of the country yesterday, according to state media. The helicopter — which was also carrying the foreign minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian — has not yet been found.
Russia and China BFFFF – for the foreseeable future
Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Beijing was a rousing success, according to Russian and Chinese media.
Why a Tactic Used by Czars Is Back With a Vengeance
Diplomatic tensions are rising here in London. On Tuesday, the British foreign ministry summoned the Chinese ambassador for an official reprimand. The day before, the police charged three men with aiding the Hong Kong intelligence service and forcing entry into a residential address.
Will US sanctions threat undo India-Iran Chabahar port deal aimed at countering China’s regional expansion?
The threat of potential US sanctions over a port deal between India and Iran is unlikely to deter New Delhi from pressing ahead with the project seen as crucial for its ambition to boost trade with Central Asia and counter Chinese influence in the region, analysts say.