Iran’s Foreign Minister and President Died Current News, May 20. Following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter accident, India declared May 21 (Tuesday) to be a day of state mourning. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu was cited by state news agency RIA as saying that Russia is prepared to support Iran’s probe into the reason behind the helicopter crash that claimed Raisi’s life.

According to news agency Reuters, which cited official media, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian perished on Sunday after their helicopter “crashed” in the country’s hilly northwest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the world leaders who expressed their sorrow over the loss of the leaders. According to the constitution, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will lead Iran’s executive branch after Raisi’s passing. First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber will take over.