The Union Home Ministry has declared a state mourning on May 21 in India to honour the passing of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, who was found dead on Monday following a helicopter crash in the East Azerbaijan province.
As a mark of respect, the national flag will be flown at half-mast across India, and there will be no official entertainment during this period, according to official sources.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his condolences through a post on X, stating, “Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise of Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. His contribution to strengthening India-Iran bilateral relationship will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Iran. India stands with Iran in this time of sorrow.”
Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, along with the country’s foreign minister and several other officials, were found dead on Monday, hours after their helicopter crashed in a foggy, mountainous region in the country’s northwest, according to Iran state media reports.
A home ministry spokesperson confirmed that Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the country’s foreign minister, were among those who perished in the helicopter crash.
Under the Iranian constitution, the death of a sitting president triggers specific protocols. First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, 69, will assume the presidency on an interim basis.
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Mohammad Mokhber, born on September 1, 1955, is a seasoned political figure deeply entrenched in Iran’s political and economic spheres. With close ties to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, he wields significant influence within the regime. Mohammad Mokhber formerly headed Setad, a powerful state-owned foundation initially created to manage properties confiscated after…Read more…
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