Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash, official says

Ebrahim Raisi

This handout picture provided by the Iranian Presidency shows Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi addressing the media.

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By  REUTERS

REUTERS

What you need to know:

  • Mohammad Mokhber, 68, Iran's first vice president become interim president on the death of Raisi in a helicopter crash.

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