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Now that Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash in the mountains near the Azerbaijan border, what are the implications for the Islamic Republic? Raisi's presidency was marked by internal crackdowns on dissent, heightened tensions with Israel, and a tough stance on Iran's nuclear program.
Middle East Program Public Policy Fellow Yeganeh Torbati provides insights into the implications of Raisi’s death. She talks about the immediate succession plan, potential impact on domestic and foreign policy, and what the change may mean for Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Helicopter Crash Claims Life of Iranian President Raisi and Key Government Officials
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