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Iran declares five days of mourning after President Raisi's death

Published: 20 May 2024 - 11:46 am | Last Updated: 20 May 2024 - 11:47 am

AFP

Tehran: Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced on Monday five days of mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash.

"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 crash in East Azerbaijan province.