Thick fog blamed for President Raisi’s copter crash: investigation committee

TEHRAN – A supreme investigation committee run by the General Headquarters of the Armed Forces announced on Sunday afternoon that a "sudden thick fog" resulted in the crash of the helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi and his accompanying team in the forested mountainous region of East Azarbaijan province in northwestern Iran on 19 May.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi 

A new vision for Iran’s culture and art: what to expect from the upcoming election

TEHRAN- In the aftermath of President Raisi's sudden and tragic passing in a helicopter crash 40 days ago, Iran is gearing up for a presidential election that promises to shape the country's future.

Syrian president meets Ayatollah Khamenei to offer condolences over Raisi death

Leader lauds resistance as Syria's unique characteristic

TEHRAN – President Bashar al Assad of Syria visited Tehran on Thursday to offer condolences to Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on May 19.

Iran begins candidate registration for snap presidential election

TEHRAN – Registration began on Thursday for those who hopefuls who intend to compete in the snap presidential election following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on May 19.

Climate change management program kicks off in President Raisi administration

TEHRAN –For the first time in the country, the administration of the late President Ebrahim Raisi prepared a climate change management program which was later approved by the Iranian parliament to address the effects of climate change on the country.

Islamabad expresses confidence in Tehran's investigation of Raisi's helicopter crash

TEHRAN - Pakistan has formally expressed its confidence in Iran's comprehensive investigation capabilities following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and their accompanying delegation.

Raisi was very courageous in confronting arrogance, hypocrisy: Nasrallah

TEHRAN- In a televised speech on Friday, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement, lauded the late President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, for his unwavering bravery in confronting arrogance and hypocrisy. 

Fars launches crafts job creation initiative in memory of President Raisi

TEHRAN - Fars province has initiated a project aimed at creating jobs in the handicrafts sector, in honor of Martyr President Seyyed-Ebrahim Raisi, who lost his life last week in a helicopter crash, with a pilot program starting in Kharameh county.

Ecotourism to take center stage in Miankaleh

TEHRAN – In a bid to preserve the pristine ecosystem of the Miankaleh peninsula while fostering sustainable tourism, a pioneering initiative is in the pipeline.

Iran's security chief lauds President Raisi's innovative governance style

TEHRAN - Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has praised the late President Ebrahim Raisi for introducing a new style of governance and management. 

IRGC navy chief says President Raisi was tireless, velayat-loving

TEHRAN- Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, has paid tribute to the late President Ebrahim Raisi, emphasizing his grassroots approach, tireless work ethic, and deep commitment to the principles of velayat.

Defense minister highlights President Raisi's commitment to service

TEHRAN - Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has underscored the guiding principles of the late President Ebrahim Raisi, emphasizing his dedication to serving the Iranian people. 

Leader to perform funeral prayer on Raisi, companions at Tehran University on Wednesday

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, will perform the funeral prayer over the bodies of the late President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and their accompanying local officials who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash on Saturday.

Health services provided by President Raisi administration

TEHRAN – Since August 2021 - the start of the administration of late President Ebrahim Raisi - many health projects have been implemented to facilitate access to healthcare and medical services, removing the face of deprivation, particularly from rural and underprivileged areas.

GECF secretary general offers condolences on tragic loss of Raisi

TEHRAN - Following the incident of a chopper crash on May 19, that led to the tragic loss of Iranian president, Ayatollah Ibrahim Raisi and his companions; General Secretary of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Mohamad Hamel, sent a message to the Iranian Minister of Petroleum, Javad Oji, expressing heartfelt condolences on the sad incident.

Iranian military chief orders investigation into President Raisi’s helicopter crash

TEHRAN - The Chief of Joint Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has ordered an investigation into the causes of the helicopter crash that resulted in the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage.

Iranian figures express deep condolences over President Raisi's martyrdom

TEHRAN - Prominent Iranian figures have expressed profound condolences over the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage on Sunday.

Global uprising for Gaza hastens Zionists' demise: advisor

TEHRAN- A newly appointed Sociocultural advisor to President Ebrahim Raisi has asserted that increased access to virtual platforms has exposed the realities of Israel and its allies, suggesting that the global uprising spurred by Zionist actions will expedite the fall of Tel Aviv.

President Raisi appoints new Vice-President for parliamentary affairs

TEHRAN- Mahmood Hosseini Pour has been chosen as the new Vice-President for parliamentary affairs.

Iran, Pakistan agree on roadmap to further boost ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Pakistan have issued a joint statement at the end of the visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Islamabad in which they expressed a strong desire to take their bilateral relations to the next level. 

Preparations for Iran's March 1 elections fully underway: Raisi

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi affirms the nation's readiness to proceed with the electoral process during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

Saudi king replies to Iranian president’s message on Gaza

TEHRAN – Riyadh’s ambassador to Tehran has delivered a written message from the Saudi king in response to the Iranian president’s letter about the crisis in the Gaza Strip.