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How Iran selects its supreme leader − a political scientist and Iran expert explains

The sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi is unlikely to drastically alter Iran’s foreign and domestic policies, but it has left a power vacuum.

The Conversation

Ebrahim Raisi was no moderate, but his death may mean Iran becomes even more hardline

Who will be the next supreme leader isn’t clear. But the regime is unlikely to extend its hand to anyone but ultra-loyalists, says Lina Khatib of Chatham House

The Guardian - UK

Raisi Death Reshapes Iran Succession, Puts Focus On Khamenei Son

The death in a helicopter crash of president Ebrahim Raisi, seen as a possible successor to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reshuffled the cards in the succession process and increased the spotlight on the Iranian number one's son Mojtaba as a contender.

International Business Times

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Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran's president and others killed in helicopter crash

Mourners began gathering Tuesday for days of funerals and processions for Iran’s late president, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash

The Independent UK

Tuesday briefing: What the death of Ebrahim Raisi means for Iran’s political future

In today’s newsletter: Uncertainty surrounds the country’s succession and foreign policy after a shocking crash which killed the president and six others

The Guardian - UK

Iran announces five days of mourning after President Raisi’s death

President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were killed in a helicopter crash in poor weather.

Al Jazeera

No signal from helicopter that crashed killing Iran’s president, Turkish minister says

Initial investigation by rescue group finds ageing aircraft either did not have transponder fitted or had it turned off

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Iran: who holds power now the president is dead?

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

The Guardian - UK

What could President Raisi’s death mean for stability in Iran and beyond? Expert Q&A

A helicopter carrying Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials crashed in the mountainous north-west reaches of Iran on Sunday May 19, sparking a rescue operation in thick fog and driving rain. On Monday, search and rescue teams reached the crash site and “found no signs…

The Conversation

Iran’s supreme leader sets its hardline foreign policies: expect more of the same

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

The Guardian - UK

Following Iran's President's demise, Supreme Leader Khamenei announces 5 days of national mourning

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:

Dynamite News

Iran’s Khamenei confirms Mohammad Mokhber as interim president

The supreme leader also appoints nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani as acting FM and announces five days of mourning.

Al Jazeera

Ebrahim Raisi: Death of Iran's hardline president death won’t change much for most Iranians

A new election is due to be held within 50 days

Evening Standard

Israel’s foreign minister says Erdoğan ‘should be ashamed’ of meeting with Hamas chief

Israel Katz criticises Turkish president over discussion with Ismail Haniyeh about Gaza attacks

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Will American Troops Be Sucked Into an Israeli-Iranian War?

President Biden said that we will “do all we can to protect Israel’s security” after Israel killed an Iranian general.

The Guardian - US

Biden vows ‘ironclad’ US commitment to Israel amid fears of Iran attack

US president and allied officials fear ‘significant’ strike within days in retaliation for Israeli bombing of consular building in Damascus

Al Jazeera

Iran’s Khamenei blasts Israel, West for ‘bloody’ Gaza war in Eid speech

In response, Israel threatens a direct attack if Iran uses its own territory to retaliate.

Al Jazeera

How will Iran respond to Israel’s attack on its Damascus consulate?

Analysts say Iran faces pressure to respond to Israel assassinating a senior commander, but what are Tehran’s options?

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Al Jazeera

Iran’s Khamenei promises ‘Israel will be punished’ for Syria strike

The attack and rhetoric raise concern that Israel’s war in Gaza threatens to escalate major conflict across the region.

International Business Times

Why Do Rogue States Bother Holding Elections?

What do Iran, Russia and North Korea have in common? They are all oppressive dictatorships, led by corrupt, autocratic despots who despise opposition and murder their opponents.

The Guardian - UK

Iranians expected to shun first election since death of Mahsa Amini

Turnout of 38.5% or less predicted despite moves to make voting easier and allow more candidates

International Business Times

Iran Mired In Khamenei's Political Quagmire

Since its inception in 1979, the theocracy, steeped in election manipulation, fraud, and corruption, has ruthlessly extinguished even the faintest flicker of peaceful political activity.

The Guardian - UK

Iran bars Hassan Rouhani from seeking re-election to key body

Former president’s exclusion from group likely to choose next supreme leader angers reformists

The Guardian - UK

As Middle East crisis grows, does Iran have control of its proxy forces?

Chances of a regional flare-up rest on the unclear intentions of Tehran and the groups it has nurtured

International Business Times UK

Israel Linked To Cyberattack That Closed 70% Of Iran's Gas Stations

The Gonjeshke Darande hacking group warned that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is "playing with fire" as payment systems are hacked across Iran.

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