<h5>What happened to Iran’s president?</h5><p>Iran's president, Ebrahim Raisi, and some other officials recently died in a helicopter crash caused by poor weather.</p><p>Many countries, including India, offered condolences over the shocking news.</p><p>This incident happened at a time when Iran was getting negative attention for issues like its <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.newsahoot.com/articles/another-war-in-the-making">missile attacks on Israel</a>, military ties with Russia during the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.newsahoot.com/articles/russia-attacks-the-harry-potter-castle">Russia-Ukraine war</a>, etc.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/iranian-president-s-sudden-demise%2FRaisi%202.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=cea76226-8173-4c7a-a00e-707eccf1126d"><figcaption>Ebrahim Raisi. Photo by Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0</figcaption></figure><h5>About Ebrahim Raisi.</h5><p>In 2021, Ebrahim Raisi became Iran's president. He aimed to solve the country’s economic problems.</p><p>But, he was a controversial figure. During his presidency, Iran launched missile attacks on Israel, sparking open conflict. He also faced nationwide <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.newsahoot.com/articles/anti-hijab-protests-in-iran">anti-hijab protests</a>.</p><p>Iran's vice-president, Mohammad Mokhber, is now interim president, as approved by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.</p><p>Also, a new presidential election will be held soon to elect the country’s new president.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/iranian-president-s-sudden-demise%2FMohammad%20Mokhber.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=2f87ad25-d1c5-4294-a9ab-be64ad2607ae"><figcaption>Mohammad Mokhber, Iran’s interim president. Photo by The Hindu.</figcaption></figure><h5>Controversy regarding Ebrahim Raisi’s death.</h5><p>Some believe Israel assassinated Ebrahim Raisi, as both nations do not have a good relationship. They have also been involved in covert attacks against each other.</p><p>Months ago, Israel killed an Iranian military general. Recently, Iran launched a drone-and-missile attack on Israel.</p><p>However, Israel denies involvement in the helicopter crash. It remains to be seen if Iran will investigate further.</p>

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