Raisi’s death, at a time of turmoil in the Middle East, will shock the hardline regime, but is unlikely to result in any significant change of course
Iran
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, confirms first vice-president as interim head of the country’s executive branch
Reformists and candidates who do not enjoy the approval of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are certain to be disqualified from presidential election
Hardline cleric was seen as integral to Islamic republic’s succession plan
Iranian leader, reported killed in a helicopter crash by state media, was dogged by claims of a key role in executions carried out in the 1980s
Iranians called upon to pray for president, who was returning from visit to country’s northwest when crash happened
No details of Ebrahim Raisi’s condition have been provided. Rescuers’ efforts to reach scene are being hampered by difficult weather
The regime’s power-brokers have done everything to ensure a smooth transition except find a frontrunner
Meeting of EU ministers agrees to expand sanctions focusing on Iran’s ability to export drones and missiles
A massive regional conflict could see oil prices spiking across the globe
Mark Weiss speaks to Israelis in the aftermath of last weekend’s attack by Iran
As the world waits to see whether hostilities escalate, the unfolding disaster in Palestine moves off the front pages
Tehran’s signal that it will not retaliate allays fears of all-out war in the Middle East
Exercise of restraint may be an inflection point for region if the US and Europe commit to ending the war in Gaza
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