Ebrahim Raisi dead in helicopter crash: Who will be next President of Iran, what does the Constitution say?
By Team Asianet Newsable | First Published May 20, 2024, 12:09 PM ISTThe tragic incident has prompted an immediate implementation of Article 131 of the Iranian Constitution, which mandates that the first vice president assumes temporary presidency upon the president's death, pending confirmation by the supreme leader. Currently, Mohammad Mokhber holds the position of first vice president.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, along with the country's foreign minister and several other officials, were on Monday (May 20) confirmed dead after their helicopter crashed in a mountainous area in northwest Iran, according to reports from the state media.
The tragic incident has prompted an immediate implementation of Article 131 of the Iranian Constitution, which mandates that the first vice president assumes temporary presidency upon the president's death, pending confirmation by the supreme leader. Currently, Mohammad Mokhber holds the position of first vice president.
BREAKING: RESCUERS HAVE REACHED THE CRASH SITE OF THE PRESIDENT OF IRAN RAISI
“The presence of the rescue team at the crash site of the helicopter carrying the president
Additional and Unfortunately, there is a possibility of martyrdom of all the passengers of the helicopter.“ pic.twitter.com/4whDrc3iHZ
Additional Drone Footage showing a Clearer Image of the Crash Site of the Late President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi’s Helicopter which Crashed yesterday in Northwestern Iran resulting in the Death of all Passengers. pic.twitter.com/65a09HtiMC
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender)BREAKING: MANY BODIES OF THOSE DIED IN IRAN PRESIDENT RAISI HELICOPTER CRASH HAVE BEEN BURNT AND CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED pic.twitter.com/ilM0ohOmnZ
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Mohammad Mokhber, following Raisi's death, is expected to take over as acting president. However, this transition of power requires the supreme leader's approval. Additionally, a council consisting of the first vice president, the parliament speaker, and the judiciary head must organize a new presidential election within a maximum period of 50 days.
Who is Mohammad Mokhber?
Born on September 1, 1955, Mohammad Mokhber has maintained a close relationship with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who wields ultimate authority in Iranian affairs. In 2021, Mokhber was appointed as the first vice president, following Raisi's election to the presidency.
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Mokhber played a significant role in Iran's international negotiations, including talks with Moscow in October that facilitated agreements to provide surface-to-surface missiles and drones to Russia's military. These negotiations involved high-ranking officials from Iran's Revolutionary Guards and the Supreme National Security Council.
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