TEHRAN: Funeral rites for Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi and his companions who died in a helicopter crash will start on Tuesday in the northwestern city of Tabriz, state media reported on Monday.
“The funeral ceremonies for the president and his companions will take place Tuesday at 9:30 am local time (0600 GMT) in Tabriz”, the official IRNA news agency reported. The news agency reported that Raisi’s body will later be shifted to Tehran.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced five days of mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan province.
“I announce five days of public mourning and offer my condolences to the dear people of Iran,” said Khamenei in an official statement a day after the death of Raisi and other officials in the helicopter crash.
In accordance with constitutional protocol, Ayatollah Khamenei has appointed First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as the acting president. Mokhber will oversee the government’s operations until elections are held within the next 50 days, Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported.
The incident occurred late Sunday night, claiming the lives of President Raisi, the country’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and several other officials. The crash site, nestled in a foggy, mountainous region, was discovered after an exhaustive search effort.
The Iranian cabinet has appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani as the acting foreign minister, ensuring continuity in diplomatic affairs during this challenging period.
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