Iran declares five days of mourning after president killed in helicopter crash – live updates
Supreme leader also appoints Mohammad Mokhber as acting president following death of Ebrahim RaisiFull report: Iran president Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister dead in helicopter crash, says state mediaProfile: Ebrahim Raisi: Iran’s hardline president dogged by execution claimsReuters has put together a list of reactions from around the world, with Iranian ally Russia among those expressing concern and offering to help search for the president. Others also offered help or well wishes, while the US merely said that President Joe Biden was “closely following reports”. Here’s a rundown of reactions from around the world:TURKEY“I convey my best wishes to our neighbour, friend and brother Iranian people and government, and I hope to receive good news from Mr Raisi and his delegation as soon as possible,” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in a post on X. Turkey’s disaster and emergency management authority said in a statement that Iran had requested a night vision search-and-rescue helicopter from Turkey. Continue reading...
Supreme leader also appoints Mohammad Mokhber as acting president following death of Ebrahim Raisi
- Full report: Iran president Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister dead in helicopter crash, says state media
- Profile: Ebrahim Raisi: Iran’s hardline president dogged by execution claims
Reuters has put together a list of reactions from around the world, with Iranian ally Russia among those expressing concern and offering to help search for the president. Others also offered help or well wishes, while the US merely said that President Joe Biden was “closely following reports”. Here’s a rundown of reactions from around the world:
TURKEY
“I convey my best wishes to our neighbour, friend and brother Iranian people and government, and I hope to receive good news from Mr Raisi and his delegation as soon as possible,” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in a post on X. Turkey’s disaster and emergency management authority said in a statement that Iran had requested a night vision search-and-rescue helicopter from Turkey. Continue reading...
