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Ebrahim Raisi's presidency reflected the public's desire for stable governance, winning 62% of the vote. His tenure was marked by significant events. As president, he focused on strengthening Iran's international relations and defence capabilities.Girish Linganna reports

In the video, President Raisi was seen looking out of the aircraft window, with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and several senior officials seated opposite him. Another clip shared by Iranian media showed the President meeting officials before boarding the chopper.

Mohammad Mokhber, born on September 1, 1955, is now Iran's interim president following the tragic death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. As a trusted figure close to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Mokhber previously served as Iran's first vice president, appointed in 2021 after Raisi's election.
 

Iranian state-run media have confirmed the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash in the province of East Azerbaijan on Sunday as they headed towards the city of Tabriz.

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.

A Bell 212 helicopter carrying Iran's president and foreign minister crashed on Sunday, according to Iranian state media, as it flew through mountains in heavy fog. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 20) condoled the passing away of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian who died in a helicopter crash in Jolfa. PM Modi reiterated that India stands with Iran at this time of sorrow.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, alongside his foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, were on Monday confirmed dead in a helicopter crash near Jolfa, a city bordering Azerbaijan.

The chopper crashed in Jolfa in the mountainous northwestern region of the country on Sunday. The incident happened as Raisi and others were travelling back from their visit to Iran's border with Azerbaijan.

Pir Hossein Kolivand, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, informed state media that rescuers spotted the helicopter from a distance of about 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) as the sun rose on Monday.