Death of Raisi creates significant vacuum in Iranian politics

Ebrahim Raisi, the Iranian President, and the country's foreign minister were found deceased on May 20, 2024, shortly after their helicopter crashed in foggy conditions. In response, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei swiftly appointed a relatively unknown vice president as the interim leader.

According to Iran's Constitution, the First Vice President assumes the presidency in the event of the President's dea