It became known that Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed during a helicopter accident. This information was officially confirmed by the Iranian authorities, causing a wave of sorrow and anxiety both domestically and beyond.
In addition to him, those who flew with him were killed:
- Khosin Amir Abdollachian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran,
- Malik Rahmatati, Governor of East Azerbaijan,
-Muhammad Ali Al-Hash, Imam Tebriz.
As well as four crew members.
The photo - footage from the scene of the accident.
What will happen next after the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi?
According to the Constitution, the temporary head of state becomes the first vice president. Mohammad Mohber occupies this position. The government media may be announced in the near future, Iranian media reports.
Next, new President Iran elections should take place within 50 days. Power states that nothing changes in the country in this period.
Reuters writes that 68-year-old Mohammad Mohber is considered close to the supreme leader of Iran Ali Hamenei. He headed the Setad Investment Fund related to the Supreme Leader under US sanctions.
At the same time, the Vice president is not under sanctions.
According to the sources of the newspaper, Mohber was part of the group of Iranian officials who visited Moscow in October and agreed to supply missiles and drones for the Russian Federation.
That is, he was a complete supporter of the line of ultra -conservative President Raisi. It was a military rapprochement with the Russian Federation, a rigid line in relations with the West, and the rejection of the dollar in calculations.
