The president of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, died in a helicopter crash, which was a major shock for the country and the world community. This tragic event can have a significant impact on the political, economic and international situation. Bloomberg analyzes the possible consequences of this disaster.
- Oil. Iran ranks third in terms of production among OPEC members and continues to increase production. The main buyer is China.
- Russia. Iran supplies Moscow with drones, buys weapons from it, including air defense systems and fighter jets, and relies on Moscow to build the Bushehr nuclear power plant. Tehran, along with Russia, supports Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and shares Moscow's hostile attitude toward the US presence in the Middle East.
- Israel. Rice's death is unlikely to affect relations between the two countries, as their conflict has been going on for decades.
- Saudi Arabia. In 2023, the countries, with the mediation of China, restored diplomatic relations after a seven-year break.
- China. Raisi sought to strengthen ties with Beijing, in 2023 he visited China and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
It should be noted that the temporary head of Iran will most likely be Vice President Mohammad Mohbar. He personally promoted the agreement on the supply of weapons to Russia, and was a supporter of a hard line in relations with the West.
