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Ruthless prosecutor linked to thousands of executions who rose through the theocratic ranks to become the president of Iran

Three men look set to climb the ranks in a reshuffle including Mohammad Mokhber who has been named the interim president

The diplomat perished in the helicopter crash that also killed President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday.

President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash comes at a turbulent time in Iran’s history as the country struggles with both internal dissent and rising regional insecurity. FRANCE 24 discusses Raisi’s legacy and the impact of his sudden death with Jonathan Piron, a historian specialising in Iran.

Sanctions have prevented Iran from procuring new aircraft or equipment, which have been linked to aviation accidents.

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven major democracies meeting in Italy this week are set to discuss a European Union plan to use the income from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine's war effort.

Experts say shift in direction, including on nuclear issue, is unlikely after death of president and foreign minister

Following the demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on Sunday afternoon, country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has announced five days of national mourning in Iran. Read further on Dynamite News:

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is committing to keep U.S. weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces one of its toughest moments against a renewed assault by Russia