Middle East

Iran announces funeral date for President Raisi

Despite Iran's declaration of a five-day mourning period, educational institutions remain open

'Equating the executioner with the victim': Hamas criticizes ICC decision

Hamas criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for issuing arrest warrants for both Israeli and Hamas leaders.

Khamenei approves Mokhber as interim president; elections to be held within 50 days

Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani is appointed as acting foreign minister

Iran confirms deaths of President Raisi and seven others in helicopter crash

Officials declare deaths of president and foreign minister after lengthy overnight search in difficult weather conditions

Iran's Red Crescent: President Raisi, FM Amirabdollahian killed in helicopter crash

The helicopter is said to have been completely burned in the crash

Iranian TV announces discovery of Raisi's helicopter; rescuers deny it

Representatives of the Red Crescent involved in the rescue operation reported that the helicopter had not yet been found.

Raisi helicopter crash site identified, Mehr reports

The crash site of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been identified.