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Latest news on Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash, shocking the nation amid Middle Eastern tensions on May 19th 2024.
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was a hard-line cleric allied with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His 2021 election strengthened conservative control over Iran. The 63-year-old former judiciary chief succeeded Hassan Rouhani in a landslide victory, with many moderates barred from running and low voter turnout. Raisi's presidency faced significant challenges, including economic issues, regional tensions, and stalled nuclear deal talks. His term was marked by the 2022 anti-government protests and the current Gaza conflict involving Israel and Hamas. He also faced demands for an investigation into his alleged role in the 1980s political prisoner executions.